Amstrad Action


Roland In The Caves

Categories: Review: Software
Publisher: Amsoft
Machine: Amstrad CPC464

 
Published in Amstrad Action #1

The trusty hero of many an Amsoft game has been transformed into a flea in a version of the game. Bugaboo He is trapped in a cave from which he has to escape - many times.

The cave is filled with small platforms leading up to the top of the cave where there are two exits. Your flea can jump left or right with the strength being determined by how and when the jump button is released. The screen scrolls when you jump to reveal more of the subterranean wonderland.

There are two dangers within the cave: a pterodactyl that flies after you and killer plants that appear on platforms waiting for a careless leap. If you ever get out you just slip back in and have to try again with yet more vicious vegetation.

Good News

1. Colourful cave graphics. 2. Novel gameplay due to the jumping control.

Bad News

1. Very frustrating gameplay - you often die with zero points. 2. Jumpy graphics and scrolling. 3. No variation in task.