Commodore User


Circus

Categories: Review: Software
Publisher: Channel 8
Machine: Commodore 64

 
Published in Commodore User #11

Circus

Out of petrol, miles from anywhere, you stumble across the darkening landscape in search of human habitation and, perhaps, assistance. You hear a faint noise and are drawn on, until, in the distance, you recognise the blazing lights and buoyant roar of a seemingly harmless circus.

As you race toward the main gate, a sudden deathly silence descends and blackness envelopes the site. You are about to enter the mystery of a ghostly Big Top and its apparently doomed inhabitants...

Although I found this not too difficult, Circus is an original and interesting conception, the mystery of which is revealed as you progress. This must be resolved: and finally you must escape with your life. That is, if you haven't already made a fatal mess on the canvas wall - or the sawdust ring for that matter! Certainly a refreshing change from my usual haunts of disgusting dungeons and endless dark tunnels.