Alternative Games Called Hunchback
Available for Spectrum 48K
Guide Quasimodo along the wall, leaping the pits and flying boulders, in the forlorn hope of reaching its end.
Available for BBC Model B
Guide Quasimodo along the wall, leaping the pits and flying boulders, in the forlorn hope of reaching its end.
| Genre: | Arcade Game: Platform |
| Publisher: | Ocean |
| Cover Art Language: | English |
| Machine Compatibility: | Spectrum 48K, Spectrum 128K |
| Release: | Professionally released on Cassette |
| Available For: | Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC464, Atari 400/800/600XL/800XL/130XE, Commodore 64, Commodore Vic 20, Dragon 32, Oric 48K & Spectrum 48K |
| Compatible Emulators: | ZXSpin (PC (Windows)) Nutria (PC (MS-DOS)) |
| Original Release Date: | 1st March 1984* |
| Original Release Price: | £5.90 |
| Market Valuation: | £2.19 (How Is This Calculated?) |
| Item Weight: | 64g |
| Box Type: | Cassette Single Plastic Clear |
| Author(s): | Christian F. Urquhart, Paul Owens & F. David Thorpe |
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Crash
1st March 1984
This game will probably appeal to younger players as an intermediate stage between very simple games and the more complicated ones that are now appearing. Read Review
Sinclair User
4th June 1984
Ocean has produced a game which, although it does not dazzle the eye or numb the brain with its complexity and design, is nevertheless a good, solid version of an arcade classic. Read Review
Full Instructions
Playing The Game
Quasimodo must rescue the imprisoned Esmerelda from the castle stronghold. Jump along the Ramparts, swing over the fiery pit, dodge the Arrows and Fireballs and remember to keep ahead of the chasing Knight. 15 Screens each one more difficult than the last. A Demonstration Mode is available to view the completed game - good luck!
Status And Scoring
On screen scoring shows current score, number of lives remaining and Super Bonus. Points are awarded at the end of each completed screen and bonus points if no lives are lost. Hall of Fames feature for best score.
Game Controls
Q - Left, W - Right, SYMBOL SHIFT - Jump
Follow screen menu for demonstration or type of Joystick interface.
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| Download | What It Contains |
|---|---|
 | A digital version of Hunchback suitable for ZXSpin (PC (Windows)), Nutria (PC (MS-DOS)) |
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