PUSH eliot s 1995 s disk, joystick,keys
Push, an early effort from CPC coder eliot. Don’t let the colours put you off, as this is a great little game.
SECOND OPINION “I didn’t really like this game at all. The graphics, while well drawn, are very monochrome and clash. The sound is average and the game may not last that long. With a bit more colour and options this could have been something.” AJ
FIRST DAY TARGET SCORE
Push is a two player puzzle game. The object of the game is to place a ball in the grid one per turn. You can then push the ball across the grid by placing another ball in its place. Adding variety to the play is the special moves which can be played by placing several balls at one time. The winner of the game is the first one to gain a line of their own balls across the grid. The game reminds n A great game hampered by the similar coloured balls me somewhat of the which can cause a slight confusion.
AREA 51 Jonathan Cauldwell (CPC conversion by Nicholas Campbell s 2006 s disk, keys
Ah, Manic Miner. That must be one of the very first games I ever played. If my memory serves me right that was just after Christmas in 1985. Wow, how games have changed since then. It's all very Manic Miner-esque. In fact it could be labelled a rip-off if it were not for the fact that no one would care 20 years later. Very similar game with subtle change in the main sprites. Manic Miner is a classic, but doesn't hold up too well these days. It was okay back in 1984, but looks very dated in 2006. May well be of
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AMSTRAD ACTION
classic connect four game but with a twist. Graphics are good, although the opponent's ball colours are a little too similar to each other. The theme tune is frenetic and upbeat, but it can get a bit tiresome through time. Gameplay is okay, in the classic sense. AS
interest if only for nostalgia sake, but then again wouldn't it be better off actually playing the original for that true nostalgia effect? (Oi! Sharp, where's the rest of this review? - Ed.) (Look there's no point going on about a game that everyone knows about. This is Manic Miner in disguise and everyone's heard of Manic Miner, right? - AS) (Okay, fair point, but can't you at least take a couple of screen shots to fill the review? - Ed.) (No...) Ratings?) (No...) (A summary?) (No...) (I'm the Editor and I'm asking you nicely to do your job... Hello? Are you still there? Hello?... Oh, dear... erm... if you like Manic Miner then you will like this.)
Complete level one
The Verdict GRAPHICS SONICS GRAB FACTOR STAYING POWER
AA RATING
63% 74% 77% 69%
72%
<Good little game, just missing something to make it great.
FIRST DAY TARGET SCORE Complete level one
The Verdict GRAPHICS SONICS GRAB FACTOR STAYING POWER
AA RATING
39% 27% 45% 36%
43%
<Good little game, back in time.