Alternative Games Called Tax Returns
| Genre: | Adventure Game: Text-Only |
| Publisher: | Zenobi Software |
| Machine Compatibility: | Spectrum 48K, Spectrum 128K |
| Release: | Professionally released on Cassette |
| Available For: | Spectrum 48K/128K & ZX Vega |
| Compatible Emulators: | ZXSpin (PC (Windows)) Nutria (PC (MS-DOS)) |
| Original Release Date: | 8th December 1984 |
| Original Release Price: | Unknown |
| Market Valuation: | £2.50 (How Is This Calculated?) |
| Item Weight: | 64g |
| Box Type: | Cassette Single Plastic Clear |
| Author(s): | Shaun G. McClure & Steve J. Clay |
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Introduction
To the likes of Ron Tilson, Timmy Ballins or Harry Forcefield, there are no two words more likely to instill fear into then and bring on attacks of "sweaty palms", "trembling hands" and "manic depression" than the words "Tax returns"... especially when uttered by the local tax inspector. But these same two words can only herald some moments of immense joy and happiness for those of you who were fortunate enough to complete The Taxman Cometh, because they signify the arrival of the sequel to this award-winning game and some pleasant hours (even weeks!) of happy adventuring.
The Story So Far
No sooner had the euphoria of completing the first quest passed than it was time to embark upon the next... or so it was for the "hero" of this little tale. This time around the devious debtors are the infamous Snow White and the Seven Short Guys!
Local intelligence has revealed the following information ...
| Snow White | : | She has not been seen for some time and rumour is rife that she has been "tampered" with. When interviewed recently one "old hag" claimed "It wasn't me Guv!" The law found a poisoned apple in her basket but without a body nothing could be proved. The revenue take the line that if the apple was still in her basket then it is unlikely that the hag poisoned anyone ... We think there is another reason. |
| Blotto | : | Always under the influence (of what is debatable!). Has appeared under the table of the "DOG & DUCK" on many, many occasions. |
| Gadget | : | Renowned inventor. His speciality is teleport and transfer devices. A reasonable enough chap but his inventions often go wrong during the "experimental" phase! |
| Potboy | : | Owns a local nightclub. Also known to hire a rather large security "advisor". Recently fined for utilising the local "cheap" labour ... at "cut down" prices!! |
| Nomarks | : | The dunce of the diamond mine! Recently failed his seven plus (7+) exam (at the age of 84!). When asked in tests, "What year did the half-trolls invade the land of Organa?", he replied "Don't know, I wasn't there!". When asked "What is the capital of Mollinia?", replied "M" (he got half a mark for that!). Nomarks = Not very bright. |
| Banker | : | Among other, more obvious, nicknames, Banker is known to his mates as "Squeaky", owing to the fact that he is so "tight" that he squeaks. Prising this dwarf from his gold will be as difficult a "task" as it would be prising a Troll from his pet rock! |
| Parser | : | Trainee "trap builder". Currently serving his apprenticeship with Trapper. Has shown some promise but his puzzles tend to have some very "corny" solutions. |
| Trapper | : | Bespoke trap builder and dungeon fitter. Currently away at a conference (or as it is better known ... a "booze-up"). Unlikely that he has left his money unguarded. |
Notes
This game will recognise all the standard commands as well as such one as RAMSAVE and RAMLOAD. Use the latter to store and recall a game "position" to and from memory but always use the standard SAVE and LOAD to commit a more permanent record to tape or disk.
EXITS will display all "exits". FX will switch effects on and off. P or PAID will show the names of the debtors who have coughed up (if any!). FONT swaps the typefaces shown.
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| Download | What It Contains |
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| 3" Disc | A digital version of Tax Returns suitable for ZXSpin (PC (Windows)), Nutria (PC (MS-DOS)) |
 | A digital version of Tax Returns suitable for ZXSpin (PC (Windows)), Nutria (PC (MS-DOS)) |
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