Roly Poly Goes to Hospital

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Use of Computer 65%

Graphics 72%

Playability 57%

Getting Started 60%

Addictive Qualities 61%

Value For Money 60%

Overall 62%

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Producer: David Todd Software Memory Required: 48K Retail Price: £4.99 Language: Machine code Author: David Todd Roly Poly is a new character to the computer games scene and in this game he is trying his best to help our National Health Hospitals out with their equipment shortage. The game features more than thirty rooms, each containing at least two items of urgently needed medical equipment. The little rotund character, Roly Poly, must be guided past obstacles as he explores the building. The hazards include just about anything on the screen. For instance, the first screen has a series of little pyramids on the floor which must be jumped over but at the same time you must avoid being squashed by flying bus stops. The first object to be picked up is a scalpel but that can only be reached if you jump onto a very narrow little wall. Later on the rooms become a little more complex and other features, such as a lift, can be used to reach the different levels. COMMENTS Control keys: Q to P in pairs for left/right, A to jump Joystick: Kempston and cursor Keyboard play: responds well Use of colour: flat but smart Graphics: smooth and detailed Sound: limited to spot effects Skill levels: one, and a practice level Lives: five Screens: over 30