ST Format


Bug Bash
By Big Shot
Atari ST

 
Published in ST Format #20

Bug Bash

Apparently, an "Evil-Slug" has cast a spell on all the insects in your garden. As a result, the place looks a bit of a mess and there are swarms of stoned flies and bugs zooming around. It's your job to clear up the garden. So lock and load your insecticide spray-gun and ruin their day before they ruin yours.

Bug Bash is a shoot-'em-up of sorts. Your main weapon is a spray-gun which you waft in the faces of wayward insects. This isn't very nice when you consider that you are an insect too. YOu can fly with the aid of a propeller (now that's evolution) or walk slowly along the ground. Pick-ups and power-ups are available to boost your firepower or your score.

Bug Bash is a very dated game. It says on the box that it took two years to develop - two wasted years if you ask me. I remember playing a remarkably similar game on my BBC, back in 1984. Scrolling is slow, movement is restricted and sound is bland - but at least the colours are nice and bright.