Computer Gamer


Osprey
By Amsoft
Amstrad CPC464

 
Published in Computer Gamer #2

Osprey

This is a pseudo simulation game based on preventing the demise of Ospreys in Scotland. You are given a certain amount of resources (i.e. wardens) and three functions for them.

By allocating these wardens to various sites in the nesting area you can prevent such nasties as disturbing the nests, stealing the eggs, and loud visitors. You can also increase public awareness and thus funds for more wardens.

This game was originally for the BBC Micro and has indentical graphics, which are quite good. However, after five minutes (or even less) the game bores you stiff!

The instruction booklet is quite good, with many colour photographs of wildlife and the story of the demise of the Osprey, but even this cannot save this dismal program.