Summary
- Release Year: 1984
- Genres: Arcade
- Platforms: Amstrad CPC, BBC Microcomputer System
- Developers: Softspot
- Publishers: Alligata
Electro Freddy (1984)
Electro Freddy is a platform game released in 1984 by Alpha Denshi. The player controls Freddy, a young employee of Uncle Claude, who must stop Claude from increasing the prices of his products and causing the loss of jobs.
The game is set in Uncle Claude’s warehouse, which is filled with crates and conveyor belts. Freddy must push the crates onto the conveyor belts and ship them off to the shops. However, Claude is patrolling the warehouse and will try to stop Freddy. If Claude catches Freddy, he will kick him out of the warehouse and Freddy will lose a life.
Freddy has three lives, and he can earn an extra life at 5000 points. Freddy can also make his task easier by knocking Claude off his feet. He can do this by pushing one of the crates onto Claude, from above or below (not from the sides).
In addition to Claude, Freddy must also avoid the deadly spectrims that Claude throws at him when he gets angry. Also Claude has hired the services of Satsuma Inc, who throw oracs from the roof – you’d better watch out for those too!!!
Electro Freddy is a challenging and addictive game that will keep you coming back for more. The game is fast-paced and exciting, and the controls are simple and responsive. The graphics are colorful and detailed, and the sound effects are catchy and memorable.
Overall, Electro Freddy is a great platform game that is sure to please fans of the genre. The game is challenging but fair, and the controls are simple and responsive. The graphics are colorful and detailed, and the sound effects are catchy and memorable. If you’re looking for a fun and challenging platform game to play, then Electro Freddy is definitely worth checking out.
Gameplay
The player controls Freddy with a joystick. Freddy can move left, right, up, and down. He can also push crates.
The goal of the game is to push all of the crates onto the conveyor belts and ship them off to the shops. However, Claude is patrolling the warehouse and will try to stop Freddy. If Claude catches Freddy, he will kick him out of the warehouse and Freddy will lose a life.
Freddy has three lives, and he can earn an extra life at 5000 points. Freddy can also make his task easier by knocking Claude off his feet. He can do this by pushing one of the crates onto Claude, from above or below (not from the sides).
In addition to Claude, Freddy must also avoid the deadly spectrims that Claude throws at him when he gets angry. Also Claude has hired the services of Satsuma Inc, who throw oracs from the roof – you’d better watch out for those too!!!
Development
Electro Freddy was developed by Alpha Denshi, a Japanese video game company. The game was released in Japan in 1984, and in North America and Europe in 1985.
Electro Freddy was one of the first platform games to feature a character that could push objects. The game was also one of the first to feature a boss battle.
Reception
Electro Freddy was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, challenging difficulty, and catchy music. Electro Freddy was also one of the first arcade games to be ported to home computers.
Electro Freddy has been cited as an influence on many later platform games, including Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog.
Legacy
Electro Freddy is considered to be a classic platform game. The game is still enjoyed by many people today, and it has been ported to many different platforms.
Electro Freddy has also been featured in several video game compilations, including the Namco Museum series and the Sega Genesis Collection.
Tips and tricks
- To knock Claude off his feet, push a crate onto him from above or below.
- To avoid the spectrims, jump over them or duck under them.
- To avoid the oracs, move out of the way when you see them coming.
- To earn an extra life, score 5000 points.
Conclusion
Electro Freddy is a challenging and addictive platform game that is sure to please fans of the genre. The game is fast-paced and exciting, and the controls are simple and responsive. The graphics are colorful and detailed, and the sound effects are catchy and memorable.
If you’re looking for a fun and challenging platform game to play, then Electro Freddy is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
7/10
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