| Description | This is an almost perfect Speccy conversion of the little-known Atari VCS prototype cart "Skipping" which was programmed by Nolan Bushnell in 1975 (sic) during a lunchbreak. Only one copy of this cart is known to exist and I will be flogging it at eBay this Xmas. No, I'm totally fibbing. But it does play like an Atari VCS game from 1975 (sic) so it's a nice thought. No instructions were included (nor title screen either it seems) but seeing as all you have to do is press any key to jump the skipping rope being swung by the two paddles from Pong (well, I like to think that), there are no need for any instructions. It's strikingly similar to Fisherman's Passions in that respect. This is the sort of in-depth gameplay that does the CGC proud! Bonus marks for ridiculously complex and bloated BASIC code full of pokes, most of which deals with displaying the score. All in all, classic pointless drivel (the game, not my comments). But hey, at least the author hasn't promoted any websites in the code! (Footnote to pedants: Yes, I know the Atari VCS wasn't released until 1977... yes, I know it's a crap joke too, sorry...) |
