Howard the Duck (video game)
1986 video game
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Howard the Duck, also known as Howard the Duck: Adventure on Volcano Island,[1] is an action video game released in 1986 by Activision for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Apple II.[2] The game is a tie-in to the film Howard the Duck from the same year.
| Howard the Duck | |
|---|---|
Commodore 64 cover art | |
| Developer | Alternative Software |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Platforms | Apple II, Commodore 64, MSX, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum |
| Release | Apple II, C64
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| Genre | Action |
Gameplay
The game involves players controlling Howard the Duck to save his best friends, Phil and Beverly. After being parachuted to Volcano Island, Howard needs to find a backpack to proceed with the search. The game consists then of four levels, in the last of which Howard, armed with a neutron gun, will finally face Overlord.
Reception
Like the film, the game also received fairly negative reviews.[3] Computer Gamer gave an overall 55%, by stating "beautifully presented, and well-programmed, it rates as one of Activision's better recent releases and deserves consideration outside its unfortunate tie-in", predicting, however, low longevity.[4] Aktueller Software Markt described the game as not fulfilling the expectancies and not worth the money.[5]
