Originally on the Sinclair Spectrum, Dave Perrys 'Three Weeks in Paradise' has been faithfully converted to the PC for the Retro Competition by Team SpecNG.
The game involves the Week family (there are three of them, gettit?!) who were enjoying a nice cruise when their ship sank stranding them on an island of cannibals, killer bats, crocodiles and more.
The lead character, Wally, must rescue his wife Wilma and son Herbert. The game involves roaming from screen to screen, avoiding the baddies, picking up and using items together to get to the end.
This style of game might not be immediately usual to more younger players, but its well worth investing some time in to learn! To get you started here are some hints: use the flip-flops from the shop to walk over the quicksand.
Use the rope next to Olde Faithful to start the water and fill your bucket. Use the crab claw to pull out the thorn in the lions foot. Not a bad remake after all...
Here are some key features of "Three Weeks in Paradise":
· Gorgeous graphics - everything has been drawn with superb attention to detail, the birds tweet, the crocodile snaps its mouth, Wallys hair bounces like a Loreal advert.
· Wonderful sound effects and music - birds tweet, natives grunt!
· Well animated characters and sprites
· Brings back a style of game long neglected
· If you can download the 18meg version from the Team SpecNG web site for the great MP3 soundtrack
Requirements:
· Three Weeks in Paradise
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