Computer Gamer


Mermaid Madness

Publisher: Electric Dreams
Machine: Spectrum 48K

 
Published in Computer Gamer #16

Mermaid Madness

Mermaid Madness, the latest game from Electric Dreams, features the most unlikely of heroes - an 112 year old, obese mermaid called Myrtle.

Unfortunately, Myrtle has taken a shine to a diver aptly named Gormless Gordon. The shock of seeing Myrtle's staggering features and toothless grin topples poor Gordon off the pier and he hides beneath he wreckage of a ship. As Myrtle, your job is to get him back.

When Myrtle hits the water her bulbous legs turn into a bulbous tail which, when powered by bottles of stout, allow her to swim through the water. She must explore the underwater caverns, cities and wrecks to find all she needs to get Gordon before his bottled air runs out.

Despite the amusing scenario and the wonderfully hideous Myrtle the game is little more than a maze game in which you must find and collect objects while avoiding the marine nasties.

If you like this type of game and you've always wanted to be an 112 year old ugly mermaid then this is the game for you. If not, stick to Spindizzy.