The Burps

The Burps is a video game in the action genre developed by Ovine by Design and published by Ovine by Design originally released in 1993. It is currently playable on DOS.

The Burps is a former shareware, now freeware clone of Ultimate's Atic Atac, with improved graphics and sounds and a new level design. As in the original 1983 game, the player selects one of three characters trapped in an enchanted castle, each with unique weapons and routes through the labyrinthine building.

The main objective is to explore the map and find the key to the entrance door. Dangerous ghosts and other supernatural beings materialize in each room, hovering around the character to drain some health energy. The energy meter is presented as a roasted chicken that is slowly consumed until only its bones are left on the plate. Lost energy can be recovered by picking up random food items scattered around the screen. Useful items, such as keys, can also be collected and stored in three slots in the upper interface to open new passages and solve puzzles. Trap doors and stairs give access to other floors.

It is possible that we have multiple downloads available when different versions exist.