Games Computing


Blockbuster

Publisher: Micro Power
Machine: BBC Model B

 
Published in Games Computing #10

Blockbuster (Micro Power)

The elixir of life has been promised to whomever can accomplish a difficult task set by the leprechauns. You are Harvey, a foolish young rabbit, who has decided to attempt this.

You must bounce on every rock on the giant's causeway and change the colour of it. While doing this you must avoid being hit by the cascading balls and the guano dropped by the albatross flying overhead.

You must also avoid Reynard the fox by jumping on one of the spinning discs which will take you to the top of the causeway whilst he plummets to his death trying to follow you. You can gain bonus points by bouncing on one of the "mischievous little creatures" who leave a trail of dirty footprints. The footprints also have to be bounced on to change them to the correct colour.

On higher levels the rocks have to bounced on twice. This is made more difficult as a squirrel keeps turning them back to their original colour. The keys are difficult to use at first, but soon become easier.

The response time is a little slow, but this problem can be overcome if you plan ahead. This is an enjoyable variation of the arcade game Q*Bert.