Alternative Games Called Repton
| Genre: | Compilation |
| Publisher: | Superior/Blue Ribbon |
| Cover Art Language: | English |
| Machine Compatibility: | BBC Model B, BBC Model B+, BBC Master 128, Acorn Electron |
| Release: | Professionally released on Cassette |
| Available For: | Acorn Electron, BBC B/B+/Master 128/Master Compact, Commodore 64, PC (MS-DOS) & Spectrum 48K |
| Compatible Emulators: | BeebEm (PC (Windows)) PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)) Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)) Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
| Original Release Date: | 1st February 1989 |
| Original Release Price: | £1.99 |
| Market Valuation: | £3.16 (How Is This Calculated?) |
| Item Weight: | 64g |
| Box Type: | Cassette Single Plastic Clear |
| Author(s): | Tim Tyler |
Useful Information
The genesis of Repton, and the game's numerous sequels, was chronicled in this article by Edge Retro magazine. Read Article
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Contains Multiple Versions
This item contains versions of Repton for Acorn Electron and BBC B/B+/Master 128/Master Compact.
Repton
A&B Computing
1st September 1985
For the hardened games player Repton may prove a little too easy but, for those of us mere mortals, the game provides an exciting challenge with a good balance between reward and failure. Read Review
A&B Computing
1st February 1989
It is very playable, still feels fresh and certainly should be in everybody's collection. Read Review
Acorn User
1st September 1985
Colour, sound, super scrolling graphics, some excellent humour and a good challenge just about sum this one up. Read Review
Computer Gamer
1st August 1985
A very good game, although not a great one... Worthy of being played, and providing some real brain teasers. Read Review
Electron User
1st September 1985
This is an astounding game reaching new heights in Electron arcade adventures. Read Review
Home Computing Weekly
25th June 1985
Using passwords to enter various screens is a useful idea... By some inspired guesswork, I was able to identify six of them. Read Review
Full Instructions
Repton
The object of Repton is to collect all the diamonds on each screen avoiding the falling rocks and lurking reptiles.
You have a limited amount of time in which to complete each screen.
There are twelve screens. Each requires you to solve a series of puzzles by determining your routes to collect the diamonds.
Instructions
The object of Repton is to collect all the diamonds on each screen avoiding the falling rocks and lurking reptiles. You have a limited amount of time in which to complete each screen: the TIME indicator starts at 6,000 and decreases down to 0; you then lose a life.
There are twelve screens (denoted A to L). Basically, each screen requires you to solve a series of puzzles by determining your routes to collect the diamonds. A rock or an egg will fall if it is unsupported, and if a falling rock lands on you, it will kill you.
On screens A to H, a map is available for viewing. Only 1/16th of the full area covered by the map is shown on the main screen at any time. On screens I to L, there is no map available.
To view the map, press RETURN to return to the status screen and then press M.
Screen A is relatively easy to complete. After the screen has been completed, a password is given. Entering this password at the start of the game will then take you straight onto screen B. Likewise, passwords are given at the completion of all further screens.
From Screen B onwards, eggs, safes and keys are present. When an egg falls, it cracks upon landing and a reptile emerges. Contact with the reptile is fatal. In order to open the safes, the key must be located. When you pass over the key, all the safes open to reveal a diamond.
It is possible to complete each screen without losing a life.
Game Controls
Z - Left, X - Right, * - Up, ? - Down, RETURN - Return to status screen (and stop timer)
ESCAPE - Kill Yourself (Useful if you become trapped!)
S/Q - Sound On/Off, D/W - Music On/Off (BBC Only)
R - Return to start of game
M - View Map (Screens A-H, Status Screen)
P - Enter Password (Start of game only)
Game Characters
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Tape: CHAIN"" (RETURN)
Disc: Hold SHIFT and tap BREAK.
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Cheats
A cheat for this game was included on the Cheat It Again Joe 1 compilation, released by Impact (Refer to the specific instructions on that compilation and match the cheat to the specific version. Note that emulated versions of the game may not work with this cheat).
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| Download | What It Contains |
|---|---|
 | A digital version of Repton suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)), Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
 | A digital version of Repton suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)), Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
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