| Genre: | Unknown Genre Type |
| Publisher: | Chris Bradburne |
| Machine Compatibility: | BBC Model B, BBC Model B+, BBC Master 128 |
| Release: | Released as Public Domain software on 5.25" Disc |
| Available For: | BBC B/B+/Master 128 |
| Compatible Emulators: | BeebEm (PC (Windows)) PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)) Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)) |
| Original Release Date: | 24th January 2023 |
| Box Type: | Not a physical item so no box |
| Author(s): | Chris Bradburne |
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Everygamegoing
14th March 2023
A walking simulator on the BBC? Well, whilst I'd like to say it's an intrepid BBC adventure, the like of which we haven't seen before, unfortunately the reality is more that it just feels more like an old person's game. Read Review
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The Game
Somewhere of the coast of Cambridgeshire, hidden in the mist, lies Acorn Island...
You have arrived at the mysterious Acorn Island in search of the enigmatic Lady Phoebe. However, on arrival you find that the local residents are reporting problems with rogue sprites roaming the landscape. By meeting the various people living on the island and helping them you will gain upgrades and new abilities. Use these to explore the island, battle the sprites, find Lady Phoebe and restore peace and harmony.
Game Features
- Colourful Mode 2 graphics with 4 way scrolling.
- A procedurally generated play area over 1000 times larger than the screen.
- A 40 stage branching quest line with over 3K of text.
- NULA support (Support ROM required for enhanced title screen.)
- AI generated title screen.
Game Controls
Z - Left, X - Right, * - Up, ? - Down, RETURN - Fire
Game controls are redefinable.
f0 - Pause and display the last quest text.
f1 - Change sound volume.
f2 - Toggle background tune.
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| Download | What It Contains |
|---|---|
 | A digital version of Acorn Island suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)) |
 | A digital version of Acorn Island suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)) |
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