Howard the Duck (video game)

Howard the Duck

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

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

  1. ↑ "Howard the Duck". WorldofSpectrum.org. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "Howard the Duck: Releases". MobyGames. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Howard the Duck: Reviews". MobyGames. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "Howard the Duck". Computer Game (23): 21. 1987. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  5. ↑ "Eine Ente geht "baden"". Aktueller Software Markt (3): 9. 1987. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
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