THE COMMODORE ARCHIVE: FIRE ANT - C64 - 1983

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Published on May 14, 2023 2:56:26 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61q9eRySHeU

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One of my earliest C64 games, this is from the coder that gave us the abominations that were the annihilator games, Mr Mike Wacker. Is this any better? Actually, yes, this is a much better game.
The scorpions have kidnapped the queen and you need to go rescue her. This is predominantly a maze game with some very light item puzzling to open up the next screen. Graphics are functional with minimal animation. Baddies appear to be random which can put you in no win situations but, on the whole, you have enough space to keep one step ahead. Gameplay is the right side of the frustration line and does have a 'one more go' addictiveness.
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