Summary
- Release Year: 1987
- Genres: Arcade, Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple IIGS, Arcade, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, MSX, ZX Spectrum
- Developers: Binary Design, Ltd.
- Publishers: Arcadia Systems, Melbourne House
Aaargh! is a 1987 platform game developed and published by Psygnosis for the Commodore 64. The player controls a giant blue monster named Aaargh! who must destroy buildings in various cities in order to find the Roc’s egg.
The game is played from a side-scrolling perspective. Aaargh! can move left and right, jump, punch, and shoot fireballs. He must use these abilities to destroy the buildings in each city, while avoiding the other creatures on the screen.
The other creatures in the game include humans, hornets, and bats. The humans will try to attack Aaargh! with spears and guns, while the hornets and bats will simply fly around and sting or bite him. Aaargh! must destroy all of the creatures in each city before he can move on to the next one.
There are a total of 16 cities in the game. Each city has a different layout and a different set of creatures. The first few cities are relatively easy, but the later cities become increasingly difficult.
In order to find the Roc’s egg, Aaargh! must destroy all of the buildings in each city. However, not all of the cities contain an egg. Aaargh! must simply keep destroying buildings until he finds one.
Once Aaargh! has found the Roc’s egg, he must return it to its nest. The nest is located at the end of the game. Once Aaargh! returns the egg to the nest, he will be victorious.
Gameplay
Aaargh! is a simple but challenging game. The controls are easy to learn, but the game itself is difficult to master. Aaargh! is constantly under attack from the other creatures on the screen, and he must use all of his abilities to survive.
The game is divided into 16 levels, each of which is a different city. The cities become increasingly difficult as the game progresses. The first few cities are relatively easy, but the later cities are very difficult.
In order to complete a level, Aaargh! must destroy all of the buildings in the city. However, not all of the cities contain an egg. Aaargh! must simply keep destroying buildings until he finds one.
Once Aaargh! has found the egg, he must return it to its nest. The nest is located at the end of the game. Once Aaargh! returns the egg to the nest, he will be victorious.
Graphics and sound
The graphics in Aaargh! are simple but effective. The characters and environments are all well-drawn and colorful. The game also features some nice parallax scrolling effects.
The sound in Aaargh! is also very good. The music is catchy and the sound effects are realistic.
Overall
Aaargh! is a fun and challenging game that will keep you entertained for hours. The graphics are simple but effective, the gameplay is addictive, and the sound is very good. If you’re a fan of classic arcade games, then you’ll definitely want to check this one out.
Tips
Here are a few tips to help you play Aaargh!:
- Use your punch attack to destroy the buildings.
- Use your fireball attack to kill the other creatures.
- Be careful of the hornets and bats. They can sting or bite you.
- Destroy the weapons that the humans are using.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment with different strategies.
Trivia
- Aaargh! was one of the first games to feature a giant monster as the protagonist.
- The game was originally going to be called “Monster Mash.”
- Aaargh! was released in the United States by Activision.
- The game was a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies.
- Aaargh! was followed by a sequel, Aaargh! 2, in 1989.
Review Score
7/10
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