Avoid the snakes, the man shooting arrows, the porcupines, the condor eggs and, in later levels, the fire and the eyes in the forest. Reach the top of the mountain and pick up the spear. Throw the spear at the condor before it reaches the boy at the base of the mountain. You get points for throwing the spear at the condor and avoiding the arrows and eggs. You lose a life if you touch (or are touched by) a snake, fire, forest eyes or porcupine, if you are hit by an arrow or an egg, or if the condor reaches the child at the base of the mountain.
Barreldrop, released in 1983 by Imagine Software, is one of the most unique and remarkable games released for the ZX Spectrum. This classic arcade-style game features a simple yet highly addictive gameplay that has kept players hooked for decades.
The game puts players in control of a character called “The Driller” who must navigate through a series of treacherous underground caverns. The goal of the game is to collect barrels of oil and other items while avoiding the various enemies and obstacles that populate the environment. As the game progresses, the difficulty increases as new enemies and traps appear.
Barreldrop features a unique two-player mode that allows two players to take control of the driller and cooperate to complete the levels. This mode also allows players to battle it out against each other, competing to collect the most barrels and score the highest points. The game also features an addictive bonus round in which players must collect as many barrels as possible within a limited amount of time.
The game’s graphics are simple yet colorful and vibrant, and the sound effects are quite catchy. The controls are straightforward and responsive, allowing players to quickly pick up and enjoy the game. Despite its age, Barreldrop remains an incredibly fun and engaging game that is sure to provide hours of entertainment.
1983, the year The Fabulous Wanda and the Secret of Life, the Universe, and Everything was released on Commodore 64. Published by Games Machine Ltd., this adventure and simulation game is available for free on this page.
