Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Web browser
- Developers: Rostok
- Publishers: Rostok
TOBAFCASS: A Unique and Challenging Side-Scroller
TOBAFCASS (Thief of Bagdad – A Flying Carpet Arabian Side Shooter) is a side-scrolling shooter with a unique visual style and characteristic electronic music. Released in 2015, the game was developed by indie developer Retrospec and is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
The game’s story and visual style are inspired by “The Thief of Bagdad,” a 1924 classic silent adventure movie starring Douglas Fairbanks. The game’s protagonist is a young thief who must use his flying carpet to navigate treacherous levels and defeat enemies in order to steal a valuable treasure.
The game’s mechanics are of classic ultra-hard side shooter. The player’s ship is constantly moving forward, and they must use their weapons to defeat enemies and avoid obstacles. The game is unforgiving, and the player will likely die many times before they are able to complete a level.
Despite its difficulty, TOBAFCASS is a fair and rewarding game. The player’s ship is equipped with a variety of weapons, and they can also collect power-ups to help them defeat enemies. The game’s levels are also well-designed, and they offer a variety of challenges.
One of the things that makes TOBAFCASS so unique is its visual style. The game’s pixel art is beautiful and detailed, and it creates a vibrant and immersive world. The game’s music is also excellent, and it perfectly complements the visuals.
Gameplay
TOBAFCASS is a side-scrolling shooter in which the player controls a flying carpet. The player’s goal is to navigate the carpet through a variety of levels, defeating enemies and avoiding obstacles. The game’s controls are simple: the player uses the arrow keys to move the carpet left and right, and the spacebar to shoot.
The game’s levels are filled with a variety of enemies, including bats, birds, and dragons. Each enemy has its own unique attack pattern, and the player must learn how to defeat each one. The game also features a number of obstacles, such as spikes and lasers. The player must be careful to avoid these obstacles, or they will die.
Graphics and Sound
TOBAFCASS’s pixel art is beautiful and detailed. The game’s world is vibrant and immersive, and the characters and enemies are all well-animated. The game’s music is also excellent, and it perfectly complements the visuals. The music is a mix of electronic and traditional Arabic music, and it creates a unique and atmospheric experience.
Difficulty
TOBAFCASS is a difficult game. The player’s ship is constantly moving forward, and they must use their weapons to defeat enemies and avoid obstacles. The game is unforgiving, and the player will likely die many times before they are able to complete a level.
However, the game is also fair and rewarding. The player’s ship is equipped with a variety of weapons, and they can also collect power-ups to help them defeat enemies. The game’s levels are also well-designed, and they offer a variety of challenges.
Overall
TOBAFCASS is a unique and challenging side-scroller with beautiful pixel art and a great soundtrack. The game is difficult, but it is also fair and rewarding. If you are a fan of side-scrolling shooters, then you should definitely check out TOBAFCASS.
Score: 8/10
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