A game supposedly like Frogger which I found slow, difficult,
and in the final analysis, rather boring.
The aim is to guide an odd-looking little character, using the
E, S, D and X keys, through a screenful of continually moving
objects.
The obstacle course is divided into two halves, in the upper of
which you are forced to move diagonally, i.e. up and to the right.
The two sections are separated by a 'bare area' containing moving
currents which sweep you along, adding to the difficulty when
choosing the moment to move.
The instructions are sparse but sufficient, although the purpose
in displaying a High Score Table on the screen defeats me.
Each completed traverse - you're expected to trundle back and
forth - gains you between 50 and 90 points, and the table goes
up to 300 points.
Perhaps the difficulties of TI Basic, never fast at the best of
times, have contributed to the poor impact that this game has
made on me.
It might have some interest for younger gamesters, but I doubt
it they would stay interested for very long.
1st November 1983
