Howard the Duck (video game)
Howard the Duck | |
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Cover art for Commodore 64 | |
Developer(s) | Alternative Software |
Publisher(s) | Activision |
Platform(s) |
Apple II Commodore 64 MSX Amstrad CPC ZX Spectrum |
Release date(s) |
Apple II, Commodore 64
ZX Spectrum
MSX
Amstrad CPC
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Genre(s) | Action |
Howard the Duck, also known as Howard the Duck: Adventure on Volcano Island,[1] is an action video game firstly released in 1986 by Activision for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Apple II.[2]
Gameplay
The game involves players controlling Howard the Duck to save his best friends, Phil and Beverly. After being parachuted to Volcano Island, Howard needs to find a backpack to proceed with the search. The game consists then of four levels, in the last of which Howard, armed with a Neutron gun, will finally face Overlord.
Reception
The game received fairly negative reviews.[3] Computer Gamer gave an overall 55%, by stating "Beautifully presented, and well programmed, it rates as one of Activision's better recent releases and deserves consideration outside its unfortunate tie-in", predicting, however, a low longevity.[4] Aktueller Software Markt described the game as not fulfilling the expectancies and not worth the money.[5]
References
- ↑ "Howard the Duck". WorldofSpectrum.org. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ↑ "Howard the Duck: Releases". MobyGames. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ↑ "Howard the Duck: Reviews". MobyGames. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ↑ "Howard the Duck". Computer Game (23): 21. 1987. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ↑ "Eine Ente geht "baden"". Aktueller Software Markt (3): 9. 1987. Retrieved 27 July 2015.