Summary
- Release Year: 1987
- Genres: Arcade, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Shooter
- Platforms: Commodore C64/128/MAX
- Developers: Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd.
- Publishers: Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd.
Bulldog (1987)
Bulldog is a beat ’em up game developed and published by Ocean Software for the Amstrad CPC. It was released in 1987 and is the sequel to the 1984 game Billy the Kid.
The player controls Bulldog, a boxer who must fight his way through eight levels of enemies in order to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend. The game features a variety of enemies, including thugs, bikers, and ninjas. Bulldog can use his fists, feet, and head to defeat his enemies. He can also pick up weapons, such as knives, bottles, and chairs, to use against them.
In addition to the main beat ’em up gameplay, Bulldog also features a number of mini-games. These mini-games include a boxing match, a target shooting game, and a bar fight. The mini-games are a fun and challenging way to break up the action of the main game.
Bulldog was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and challenge. The game has been cited as one of the best beat ’em ups on the Amstrad CPC.
Gameplay
Bulldog is a side-scrolling beat ’em up. The player controls Bulldog, who must fight his way through eight levels of enemies in order to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend. The game features a variety of enemies, including thugs, bikers, and ninjas. Bulldog can use his fists, feet, and head to defeat his enemies. He can also pick up weapons, such as knives, bottles, and chairs, to use against them.
The game is played from a third-person perspective. The player can move Bulldog left and right, and can make him jump, duck, and punch. Bulldog can also pick up and throw objects.
The game features a variety of different enemies. Each enemy has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. Bulldog must use his wits and skills to defeat each enemy.
The game also features a number of different levels. Each level is a different environment, such as a street, a bar, and a construction site. The levels are filled with enemies and obstacles. Bulldog must fight his way through each level in order to rescue his girlfriend.
Mini-games
In addition to the main beat ’em up gameplay, Bulldog also features a number of mini-games. These mini-games include a boxing match, a target shooting game, and a bar fight. The mini-games are a fun and challenging way to break up the action of the main game.
The boxing match is a one-on-one fight between Bulldog and another boxer. The player must use their fists to defeat their opponent. The target shooting game is a simple shooting game where the player must shoot targets. The bar fight is a brawl between Bulldog and a group of thugs. The player must use their fists and feet to defeat the thugs.
Graphics and sound
The graphics in Bulldog are colorful and detailed. The characters are well-animated and the backgrounds are varied and interesting. The game’s sound is also good. The music is catchy and the sound effects are realistic.
Overall
Bulldog is a fun and challenging beat ’em up. The game features a variety of enemies, levels, and mini-games. The graphics and sound are also good. Overall, Bulldog is a great game that is sure to please fans of the genre.
Review
Bulldog is a classic beat ’em up that is still fun to play today. The game features a variety of enemies, levels, and mini-games. The graphics and sound are also good. Overall, Bulldog is a great game that is sure to please fans of the genre.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
7.5/10
