Summary
- Release Year: 1985
- Genres: Platform
- Platforms: MSX, SG-1000
- Developers: Compile
- Publishers: Pony Canyon, Sega
C So! (1985): A Challenging and Addictive Platform Classic
C So! is a platform game released in 1985 by Namco. The player controls a man who must collect items like flowers, apples, and cherries while avoiding hostile monsters. The monsters can be crushed or hurled against the ceiling using a hand spike. Each level also contains elastic beds and doors. The beds make it possible to jump from platform to platform, and the doors make it possible to escape the monsters by leaving through one door and appearing at the other.
Before you can continue to the next level, all items must be collected, and all monsters must be killed. C So! is a challenging game, but it is also very addictive. The simple but effective graphics and the addictive gameplay will keep you entertained for hours.
Gameplay
The player controls the main character, a man with a hand spike, through a series of platform levels. The goal of each level is to collect all of the items and kill all of the monsters. The player can use the hand spike to attack the monsters or to jump off of them to reach higher platforms. The player can also use the elastic beds to jump from platform to platform and the doors to escape from the monsters.
The game is divided into 50 levels, each with its own unique layout. The levels become increasingly difficult as the game progresses, and the player will need to use all of their skills to complete them all.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in C So! are simple but effective. The characters and objects are all well-defined, and the colors are bright and cheerful. The game’s soundtrack is also very good, with catchy tunes that will get stuck in your head.
Reception
C So! was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its challenging gameplay, addictive nature, and charming graphics. C So! was also ported to a number of home computers, including the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC.
Legacy
C So! is considered to be one of the classic platform games of the 1980s. The game’s simple but effective gameplay and charming graphics have made it a favorite of retro gamers for decades. C So! has also been cited as an influence on a number of later platform games, including Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog.
Tips for Playing C So!
Here are a few tips for playing C So!:
- Use the hand spike to attack the monsters or to jump off of them to reach higher platforms.
- Use the elastic beds to jump from platform to platform.
- Use the doors to escape from the monsters.
- Be careful not to fall off the platforms.
- Collect all of the items in each level.
- Kill all of the monsters in each level.
Conclusion
C So! is a challenging and addictive platform classic that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s simple but effective gameplay and charming graphics have made it a favorite of retro gamers for decades. If you are a fan of classic platform games, then you owe it to yourself to check out C So!.
Review Score
8/10
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