Batman : The Caped Crusader by Ocean Software
Synopsis:
Gotham city...Threatened now by the lawless exploits of those two arch criminals - the Penguin and the Joker. The situation is becoming critical...In the Batcave Batman figures out a plan to first put an end to the overnight squawkings of the overweight birdbrain...Later at Gotham City Fairground, Batman hears the cries for help of his colleague Robin..But wait...the fairground...the ghost train...the fun house...An awesome revelation, a terrifying truth begins to emerge..this could only be the work of the Joker.
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Original Instructions
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This is an arcade adventure game with action overtones. The game consists of two 'plots' revolving around Batman's deadliest enemies - The Penguin and The Joker. Each plot is played in a similar fashion - though the various locations and problems encountered will vary.
The stories so far...
THE PENGUIN PLOT - "A BIRD IN THE HAND" The Penguin, having been released from jail, decides to set up an umbrella production factory near his Gotham City mansion, but, of course old habits die hard and this is but a cover up for his ingenious plan to take over the world using an army of robotic penguins!
As 'Batman' can you close down the hidden master control computer and stop this evil conspiracy?
JOKER PLOT - "A FETE WORSE THAN DEATH" Robin has mysteriously disappeared - the only clue found is a single "playing card" the sign of the infamous Joker'! Batman's arch enemy has returned.
On dose examination the Batcomputer reveals a secret message hidden on the flip side of the card..."Robin heads for a fate worse than death, the fuse is lit - so don't waste time, follow your nose and remember, there's no place like home! Boom! Boom!" Can you uncover the mystery, save Robin and defeat the Joker? Time is running out.
LOADING
CPC 464 - Type Run" and press ENTER key.
CPC 664 + 6128 - Type I TAPE and press RETURN key.
Then type RUN" and press RETURN key.
GAMEPLAY
The presentation on screen simulates a comic strip with Gotham City and all its characters appearing in 'multiple overlaid panels'. Any text (i.e. dues, descriptions, etc) is displayed in caption boxes in the appropriate 'frame'. The player, as the 'Batman', has complete freedom to move around and interact with the numerous locations, solving puzzles en route.
CONTROLS - The player can make Batman perform a large variety of moves...
THE UTILITY SCREEN
By 'pulling down' and pressing 'fire' Batman will enter the utility screen. This displays all the objects you have 'picked up' and also the control 'icons' which are used to manipulate them.
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Amstrad CPC Version
Spectrum Version
Commodore 64 Version
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strider says
"One of my favorite game on Amstrad cpc. This version of the caped crusader is very closer to the comics for me..."
Hiro says
"Nice graphics with a great comic book panel trick. Good puzzle solving gameplay though the combat could be improved. Great tunes and 2 adventures to choose from. Go up against the Penguin or the Joker. My personal favorite Batman game on CPC though all 3 were great."
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britnostalgic says
"In my mind, a true classic of a game... captures the comic book feel to perfection."