Switchblade Longplay (Amiga) [50 FPS]

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Published on February 10, 2013 5:44:10 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUSHx-UFbPs

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Switchblade (1989)

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Developed and published by Gremlin Graphics in 1989.

Having just finished a longplay of the C64 version, I decided I'd go and try the original Amiga version. It's interesting to note that it predates the C64 version by 3 years.

The graphics are, quite understandably, better than the C64 version, but it shares many of the same niggles, including fiddly ladders, jumps and obnoxiously placed traps. The combat is a bit easier since you can lure enemies in places where you can hit them, but they can't hit you.

The musical score is similar to the C64 version, but I actually prefer the C64 SID soundtrack over this one.

The ending screen is...tragically suggestive.

Enjoy!
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