Howard the Duck (video game)
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Developer(s) | Alternative Software |
Publisher(s) | Activision |
Platform(s) | Apple II, Commodore 64, MSX, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum |
Release | Apple II, C64
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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 released in 1986 by Activision for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Apple II.[2] The game is a tie-in to the film Howard the Duck from the same year.
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[]
Like the film, the game also 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, 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.
External links[]
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- Video games based on Marvel Comics films
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