ZX Computing


The Magic Roundabout

Author: David Harwood
Publisher: CRL
Machine: Spectrum 48K

 
Published in ZX Computing #18

The Magic Roundabout

Remember that TV programme just before the 5.40 news that everyone had to watch? This game is based on the series that was loved by millions.

The atmosphere is recreated in the enchanted garden as Dougal (the dog) is busily trying to build a home before it is time for bed. You, as Dougal, go around the garden collecting lumps of sugar to construct a house at the magic toadstool.

Dougal has the option to either push the lumps to the toadstool or eat them, as these lumps provide the energy. If his energy becomes low, then Dougal will fall asleep.

But the adventure does not stop there. You will also encounter all the other characters that captured the hearts of milions. Brian, Mr. McHenry, Basil, Florence, Zebedee, Ermintrude, Dylan, Mr. Rusty and the revolving Magic Roundabout. If Dougal touches any of these characters than a life will be lost, but they will all move away, apart from the Magic Roundabout, if Dougal barks at them. Zebedee has the annoying habit of appearing at random intervals causing a life to be lost.

Although the graphics are not too clear, with much character bleeding when overlapping occurs, the fantasy and theme music overcome this grumble quite easily. A must for all Magic Roundabout lovers.

David Harwood

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