- Publication date
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2003
- Topics
- Windows games, Vintage computer games, Action games
- Item Size
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1.4M
This is a remake of the ZX Spectrum game released by Quicksilva (or Indescomp.) It also appeared on the Commodore 64, and also on the Amstrad CPC, but was renamed to “Roland on the Ropes” for no obvious reason. It has taken about 18 months to come to fruition, due to losing everything through a hard drive crash, apathy towards the game itself, and learning a new job. In the end, though, I decided it was time to just get stuck in and get it finished.
This game features use of Patrick Lester’s excellent Extended Blitz 2D library, and as such does require a 3D card. I have also had assistance from Ric for graphics, and GeeKay for a thumping soundtrack (thanks guys!) I have designed the game to be 100% faithful to the Spectrum version as far as gameplay and difficulty, but as you can see from the screenshots, the graphics have been updated more than a little! The more observant of you may have also noticed that Fred has become a frog – this was the ex partner’s idea – and I went along with it (anything for a quiet life). I did manage to come up with a storyline for it, but you’ll have to download it to find out why a frog is in an Egyptian burial chamber!
- Addeddate
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2015-06-08 23:00:37
- Identifier
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swizzle_demu_Fred
- License
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freeware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3
- Year
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2003
Another thing that really makes Fred – The Remake enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Fred – The Remake. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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