Commodore User


Catastrophes

Publisher: Mirrorsoft
Machine: Commodore 64

 
Published in Commodore User #15

Catastrophes

Dear Mirrorsoft, this game is intended for the under eights, right? If so... great, if not... oh dear! Those of very tender years should enjoy hoisting building blocks from cargo ships and constructing hotels on a small offshore island, using a helicopter as a transporter. Two young Mr. McAlphines may play, exercising their dexterity is skilful block-placement and avoiding the occasional low-flying jet.

To fulfil their contract, a predetermined schedule has to be adhered to. But thwarting their efforts are hurricanes, electrical storms, earthquakes and floods, each of which destroys part of the buildings.

A perky little tune, punctuated by sound effects, accompanies the job in hand, which apart from being good Play School fun is a dramatic introduction to the slings and arrows of outrageous misfortune. Thankfully a demo-mode is featured.

Another winner from Mirrorsoft.