GameplayInteresting indirect control idea. But the game is too slow: once you know what to do, you must wait long for the hero to reach the spot. A speed-up key would help. Unexpected traps like a flying arrow fit the idea — you must die many times to pass. Sometimes aiming must be too precise.
6
GraphicsSimple but neat and functional — enough to enjoy. Pity there’s no title screen at all. Author could ask Spectrum artists community for help.
5
SoundVery simple, sometimes grating beeper sounds and too monotonous — though fitting — music. Fortunately it can be turned off, and volume lowered in emulator.
5
Simon Butler
GameplayGood. The controls were a little awkward. Too many deaths due to not being directly on the targets.
6
GraphicsVery Lode Runner-like but work well within the concept of the game.
6
SoundFits perfectly with the tense atmosphere of the concept.
6
Mark R. Jones
GameplayNeed more instructions — have no idea what the various objects I'm shooting at do. I can't get off the 1st level as can't stop the weight from hitting the little man so haven't seen any more of the game. No explanation of how I'm supposed to do this.
6
GraphicsWhat no loading screen? Oh please! In game graphics are tiny but well drawn. Reminds of the look of 'Lode Runner'.
7
SoundPassable tune in game.
6
Andre Leao
GameplayGameplay is not bad, but it becomes repetitive soon, levels are too much the same, even with different traps and enemies.
5
GraphicsInspired in Lode Runner, but too small and not very attractive. More colours needed. No loading screen
4
SoundTry to create some tension, but it becomes repetitive
4
El Mundo del Spectrum
GameplayA tribute to Lode Runner with a twist. Somewhat slow.
5
GraphicsVery basic but highly recognizable graphics with a dose of nostalgia.
5
SoundSomewhat repetitive melody.
6
Allan Turvey
Gameplayquite a fun idea, though the cursor needs to be more responsive – mouse support would have been great.
DS. Bodyguard
YRGB 2025
Results
Gameplay: 11th place (39 pointsов)
Graphics: 10th place (36 pointsов)
Sound: 7th place (37 pointsов)
Jury Comments
GameplayInteresting indirect control idea. But the game is too slow: once you know what to do, you must wait long for the hero to reach the spot. A speed-up key would help. Unexpected traps like a flying arrow fit the idea — you must die many times to pass. Sometimes aiming must be too precise.
GraphicsSimple but neat and functional — enough to enjoy. Pity there’s no title screen at all. Author could ask Spectrum artists community for help.
SoundVery simple, sometimes grating beeper sounds and too monotonous — though fitting — music. Fortunately it can be turned off, and volume lowered in emulator.
GameplayGood. The controls were a little awkward. Too many deaths due to not being directly on the targets.
GraphicsVery Lode Runner-like but work well within the concept of the game.
SoundFits perfectly with the tense atmosphere of the concept.
GameplayNeed more instructions — have no idea what the various objects I'm shooting at do. I can't get off the 1st level as can't stop the weight from hitting the little man so haven't seen any more of the game. No explanation of how I'm supposed to do this.
GraphicsWhat no loading screen? Oh please! In game graphics are tiny but well drawn. Reminds of the look of 'Lode Runner'.
SoundPassable tune in game.
GameplayGameplay is not bad, but it becomes repetitive soon, levels are too much the same, even with different traps and enemies.
GraphicsInspired in Lode Runner, but too small and not very attractive. More colours needed. No loading screen
SoundTry to create some tension, but it becomes repetitive
GameplayA tribute to Lode Runner with a twist. Somewhat slow.
GraphicsVery basic but highly recognizable graphics with a dose of nostalgia.
SoundSomewhat repetitive melody.
Gameplayquite a fun idea, though the cursor needs to be more responsive – mouse support would have been great.
Graphicsbasic but effective graphics
Soundsimple effects and music that suit the game
GameplayThis jury member refrained from comments.
GraphicsThis jury member refrained from comments.
SoundThis jury member refrained from comments.