Summary
- Platforms: ZX Spectrum
Brewery (1988)
Brewery is a side-scrolling arcade game released by Namco in 1988. The player controls a beer brewer who must collect ingredients and brew beer while avoiding obstacles and enemies. The game is known for its simple but addictive gameplay and its charming pixel art graphics.
Gameplay
The player controls the beer brewer, who walks from left to right across the screen. The player must collect ingredients, such as hops, malt, and water, to brew beer. The player can also collect power-ups, such as speed boosts and invincibility.
The player must avoid obstacles, such as barrels and conveyor belts, and enemies, such as rats and bats. If the player is hit by an obstacle or enemy, they will lose a life. The player has three lives, and if they lose all of their lives, the game is over.
The player must brew beer by collecting the correct ingredients and then pressing the brew button. The player can then sell the beer to customers for money. The player can use the money to buy power-ups and extra lives.
Levels
The game has four levels, each with its own unique obstacles and enemies. The first level is set in the brewery, the second level is set in a forest, the third level is set in a cave, and the fourth level is set in a castle.
Each level has a boss at the end. The bosses are large and powerful, and they require the player to use all of their skills to defeat them.
Graphics
The game’s graphics are simple but effective. The characters and objects are all drawn in a pixel art style, and the backgrounds are colorful and detailed. The game’s graphics are charming and nostalgic, and they help to create a fun and inviting atmosphere.
Sound
The game’s sound is simple but effective. The music is upbeat and catchy, and the sound effects are realistic and immersive. The game’s sound helps to create a fun and exciting atmosphere.
Reception
Brewery was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its simple but addictive gameplay, its charming graphics, and its catchy music. Brewery was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
Brewery is considered to be one of the classic arcade games of the 1980s. The game is still enjoyed by many people today, and it is considered to be a must-play for fans of retro arcade games.
Legacy
Brewery has had a lasting impact on the video game industry. The game’s simple but addictive gameplay has been imitated by many other games, and the game’s charming graphics have inspired many other games. Brewery is also considered to be one of the first games to feature a female protagonist.
Brewery has been ported to many different platforms, including the NES, the Game Boy, and the PlayStation. The game has also been released on mobile devices.
Brewery is a classic arcade game that is still enjoyed by many people today. The game’s simple but addictive gameplay, charming graphics, and catchy music make it a must-play for fans of retro arcade games.
Review Score
7/10
