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No, not a description of somebody who spends too long at the keyboard, but a game in which the hero Quasimodo, must run the gauntlet of the castle walls to reach his true love Esmerelda. Quasimodo. was of course for those that don't know, the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Our apologies to Victor Hugo.

Building regulations were not so hot in those days and the castle walls contain large gaps which have to be negotiated, either by leaping or swinging across. Just to make Quasimodo's quest even more difficult the resident guards are out to trip him up with their arrows and fireballs. It must have been tough being disabled in Notre Dame!

If our hero completes five screens there is a bonus to be earned. That's if the guard climbing up the outer wall doesn't catch him first.

This is an addictive game in which the most critical skill is timing however once this has been conquered it is relatively easy to obtain a high score. Look out especially for the swinging rope feature as this can take some time to master.

Although the graphics and sound are of a good standard, its a shame that that there isn't a keyboard playing option - because not everyone has a joystick. Finally, and most importantly, Esmerelda makes no appearance at all. It's enough to give Quasimodo the hump!