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At first glance it seems as if<br />
this isn't any different<br />
from its predecessor. On<br />
playing the game though, you<br />
soon notice, and feel, that it is.<br />
The original Super Pipeline<br />
had you in control of a foreman<br />
and helper, maintaining a flow<br />
of water through complex pipe<br />
networks, in order to fill a barrel.<br />
This sequel follows the same<br />
theme, but is superior in every<br />
way.<br />
You still control the self same<br />
foreman, only this time you<br />
have TWO workmates to help<br />
you. One of the game's most<br />
appealing features is the way<br />
they tag along behind you,<br />
mending broken pipes where<br />
necessary and intercepting<br />
otherwise fatal nasties. Getting<br />
them to do exactly what you<br />
want and when you want it,<br />
takes considerable skill.<br />
At the top of the screen is a<br />
tank containing a supply of<br />
water. This supply is constantly<br />
flowing through a tangle of piping,<br />
where it will pour into a<br />
waiting barrel. Depending on<br />
which level you're on, there can<br />
be between one and four barrels<br />
to fill.<br />
Things are not so simple,<br />
though, as unpleasant objects<br />
roam the pipes, and must be<br />
shot or avoided. These things<br />
are in fact tools of various descriptions.<br />
Some cut holes in your<br />
pipe and allow the water to escape:<br />
this calls for immediate action,<br />
so you must lead one of<br />
Superlative follow up with arcade quality graphica<br />
1 6 pipelines, two helpmates, hilarious intermissions<br />
vr£“ V ! h *r e thin9s get tougher<br />
vl<br />
kJ<br />
Stunningly impressive<br />
Cl/<br />
fully, avoided, or intercepted by<br />
'y-. program - experienced game-<br />
I / U players will rave over it.<br />
an expendable workmate.<br />
your workmates along to repair<br />
GROG'S REVENGE<br />
the damage. Even under the attention<br />
of his hammer, holes take<br />
the tracks running around the To pick up a clam Thor must the secret of the meaning of life. time to seal, leaving your henchman<br />
mountain, or within the caverns. ride over it on his stone-age unicycle<br />
Should you get that far, you will<br />
open to attack from hostile<br />
The caves are dark and so a<br />
(equipped this time with a discover the programmer is tools.<br />
source of light is needed to see tire). Once he has collected 100 something of a cynic. You'll also<br />
If you spring too many leaks<br />
the way through. Thor, being or more he can take them to the discover that the only thing left<br />
way ahead of his time, carries a toll bridge and move on to the to do is to try again on a harder<br />
flashlight with him. Unfortunately,<br />
next mountain.<br />
range of mountains (there are Attack of the<br />
the torch isn't very power-<br />
If Thor should have 25 or more three in all).<br />
ful, and only a small amount of clams over the quota he will buy<br />
GP<br />
mutant tools<br />
the screen is shown under its an extra life - there are five to<br />
The game features a large number<br />
of hostile tools, and as is the<br />
light. This effect is very realistic start.<br />
and makes the going tough on The levels are lettered A to E, E<br />
case with the other sprites, they<br />
This is the first game<br />
higher levels.<br />
being the final stage, containing<br />
are graphically wonderful. Power<br />
where / have laughed<br />
drills, buzz-saws, pneumatic<br />
every time I died. The<br />
ORIGINALITY<br />
marvellous cartoon<br />
drills, blowtorches and a host of<br />
animation and<br />
others all try to cut holes in the<br />
hilarious adversaries piping.<br />
Instructions are very slick in<br />
The very first icon-driven<br />
make this thoroughly<br />
every aspect. adventure.<br />
Other, less destructive tools<br />
93%<br />
94%<br />
entertaining. The among them plungers, spanners,<br />
lastabi/ity is the only<br />
GRAPHICS HOOKABILITY<br />
toolboxes, caterpillars and hammers<br />
questionable aspect<br />
but personally / round<br />
Stunning definition and use of<br />
it<br />
OOn/<br />
Although initially daunting,<br />
tough enough and<br />
colour all round.<br />
>< >< '-'A. the original approach soon<br />
with more than<br />
92%<br />
merely wander aimlessly<br />
around the pipe, and contact with<br />
any proves fatal. There are also<br />
yJU / U drags you in.<br />
enough levels to keep appearances from the lobster and<br />
me a happy unicyclist.<br />
SOUND<br />
spiders from Pipeline / (especially<br />
The sound effects add on later levels) plus the introduction<br />
of some newer problems. A<br />
pleasantly to what is<br />
OO O/ Su Perb musical scores, with<br />
an addictive and<br />
Q^ vVq<br />
160 locations, scores of<br />
adjustable tone. objects and enemies to<br />
cluster of tacks<br />
93% encounter.<br />
amusing<br />
make an appearance<br />
on pipe five, and follow the<br />
game.<br />
VALUEiFORMONEY<br />
path of the pipe. They cannot be<br />
killed though - they must be skil-<br />
28 <strong>ZZAP</strong>! <strong>64</strong> <strong>June</strong> <strong>1985</strong>
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