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|Image = [[Image:Roland on the Ropes (Title).png|center|300px|Loading Screen]] | |Image = [[Image:Roland on the Ropes (Title).png|center|300px|Loading Screen]] | ||
|Release = [[:Category:Games 1984|1984]] | |Release = [[:Category:Games 1984|1984]] | ||
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|Media = {{Disk}} {{Tape}} | |Media = {{Disk}} {{Tape}} | ||
|Compatability = [[464]], [[664]], [[6128]] & [[Plus]] | |Compatability = [[464]], [[664]], [[6128]] & [[Plus]] | ||
| − | |Magazine Reviews= [[ACU Issue 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)|No Mark - ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 84 | + | |Magazine Reviews= [[ACU Issue 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)|No Mark - ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 84)]]<br> [[Amstrad Action, Issue 1, Oct 1985|58% - AA 001 (Oct 85)]]<br> [[Amtix, Issue 1, November 1985|43% - Amtix 01 (Nov 85)]] |
|Info = a.k.a. '''''Fred''''' | |Info = a.k.a. '''''Fred''''' | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| − | A conversion of [[Indescomp]]'s [[ZX Spectrum]] hit '''''Fred''''', '''''Roland on the Ropes''''' was the second of their launch titles for the [[CPC|CPC]] and also marked the second appearance of [[Roland]]. | + | A conversion of [[Indescomp]]'s [[ZX Spectrum]] hit '''''Fred''''', '''''Roland on the Ropes''''' was the second of their launch titles for the [[CPC|CPC]] and also marked the second appearance of [[Roland]]. |
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| + | This time our shapeshifting hero found himself in a simplistic ladders and platform format as he attempts to escape from the tomb he's found himself raiding... Eat your heart our Lara Croft... | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
| − | You have entered into a vast and dark mysterious tomb. | + | You have entered into a vast and dark mysterious tomb. |
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| + | You find yourself right at the lowest level of the tomb and must endeavour to find your way through the maze to the top encountering may hostile beings who are out to get you. | ||
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| + | Be brave and fearless as you climb your way through the numerous levels but BEWARE..... | ||
Your strength will fade as you are confronted with monsters, acid drops, mummies, rats, skeletons, ghosts and vampires. | Your strength will fade as you are confronted with monsters, acid drops, mummies, rats, skeletons, ghosts and vampires. | ||
| − | Being the intrepid [[Roland]], you are able to jump over the rats to escape them and to defend yourself you can shoot at the mummies, skeletons or vampires, inevitably killing them. | + | Being the intrepid [[Roland]], you are able to jump over the rats to escape them and to defend yourself you can shoot at the mummies, skeletons or vampires, inevitably killing them. |
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| + | But shooting the ghosts merely frightens them away and there is no escape from them. | ||
== Screenshots & Videos == | == Screenshots & Videos == | ||
<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes"> | <gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes"> | ||
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Image:Roland on the Ropes 1.png|<center>At the bottom of the tomb</center> | Image:Roland on the Ropes 1.png|<center>At the bottom of the tomb</center> | ||
Image:Roland on the Ropes 2.png|<center>Clambering the ropes</center> | Image:Roland on the Ropes 2.png|<center>Clambering the ropes</center> | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | {{#ev:youtube|N6bJnZkNSQ8| | + | {{#ev:youtube|N6bJnZkNSQ8|250}} |
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| − | {{#ev:youtube|VOc0fR1rUXg| | + | {{#ev:youtube|VOc0fR1rUXg|250}} |
| + | {{#ev:youtube|y6NhYqp46ac|250}} | ||
== Re-releases and Compilations == | == Re-releases and Compilations == | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | * Part of the original [[ | + | * Part of the original [[Amsoft 12-Pack]] - the twelve programmes given away by [[Amsoft]] with the CPC464. |
* Also released for the [[ZX Spectrum]] (as '''''Fred''''') | * Also released for the [[ZX Spectrum]] (as '''''Fred''''') | ||
| − | * A sequel (of sorts) was released by [[Opera Soft]] as [[Sir Fred]] | + | * A sequel (of sorts) was released by [[Opera Soft]] as ''[[Sir Fred]]''. |
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| + | == Covertape == | ||
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| + | <gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes"> | ||
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| + | Image:Roland on the Ropes Back Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|(Amsoft UK) Back Covertape | ||
| + | Image:Roland on the Ropes Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|(Amsoft UK) Front Covertape | ||
| + | Image:Roland_on_the_ropes_fred_front_cover_tape.png|(Amsoft Spain) Front Covertape PNG | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | * [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:Roland_on_the_ropes_fred_front_cover_tape.pdf Roland on the Ropes Fred (Amsoft Spain) Front Covertape PDF] | ||
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| + | == Tape == | ||
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| + | <gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft UK)"> | ||
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| + | Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side B (Amsoft).jpg|Side B | ||
| + | Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|Side A | ||
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| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | <gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes (Given Free)"> | ||
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| + | Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side B (Free) (Amsoft).jpg|Side B | ||
| + | Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side A (Free) (Amsoft).jpg|Side A | ||
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| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | <gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft DE)"> | ||
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| + | Image:Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft DE) Tape - Side B.jpg|Side B | ||
| + | Image:Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft DE) Tape - Side A.jpg|Side A | ||
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| + | </gallery> | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes"> | <gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes"> | ||
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Image:Roland on the Ropes (ACU).JPG|ACU Review | Image:Roland on the Ropes (ACU).JPG|ACU Review | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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| + | == Download == | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:51, 10 May 2015
| Roland on the Ropes | ||
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| Release | 1984 | |
| Publisher | Amsoft | |
| Developer | Indescomp | |
| Programmer | Paco Menéndez, Fernando Rada | |
| Musician | Camilo Cela | |
| Artist | Carlos Granados | |
| Genre | Arcade (Platformer) | |
| Players | 1P Only | |
| Controls |  
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| Language |  
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| Media |  
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| Compatability | 464, 664, 6128 & Plus | |
| Magazine Reviews | No Mark - ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 84) 58% - AA 001 (Oct 85) 43% - Amtix 01 (Nov 85) | |
| Information | a.k.a. Fred | |
Contents
Overview
A conversion of Indescomp's ZX Spectrum hit Fred, Roland on the Ropes was the second of their launch titles for the CPC and also marked the second appearance of Roland.
This time our shapeshifting hero found himself in a simplistic ladders and platform format as he attempts to escape from the tomb he's found himself raiding... Eat your heart our Lara Croft...
Plot
You have entered into a vast and dark mysterious tomb.
You find yourself right at the lowest level of the tomb and must endeavour to find your way through the maze to the top encountering may hostile beings who are out to get you.
Be brave and fearless as you climb your way through the numerous levels but BEWARE.....
Your strength will fade as you are confronted with monsters, acid drops, mummies, rats, skeletons, ghosts and vampires.
Being the intrepid Roland, you are able to jump over the rats to escape them and to defend yourself you can shoot at the mummies, skeletons or vampires, inevitably killing them.
But shooting the ghosts merely frightens them away and there is no escape from them.
Screenshots & Videos
- Roland on the Ropes
At the bottom of the tomb 
Clambering the ropes
{{#ev:youtube|N6bJnZkNSQ8|250}} {{#ev:youtube|kyX7UxAxCPQ|250}} {{#ev:youtube|VOc0fR1rUXg|250}} {{#ev:youtube|y6NhYqp46ac|250}}
Re-releases and Compilations
- Released in Spain by Indescomp as Fred
- Re-released by Zigurat in Spain
- Appeared on the following compilations:
- Disco Obsequio 3 (1987) (as Fred)
Hints & Tips
None - Please feel free to add and remember to give full credit!
Trivia
- Part of the original Amsoft 12-Pack - the twelve programmes given away by Amsoft with the CPC464.
- Also released for the ZX Spectrum (as Fred)
- A sequel (of sorts) was released by Opera Soft as Sir Fred.
Covertape
- Roland on the Ropes
(Amsoft UK) Back Covertape
(Amsoft UK) Front Covertape
(Amsoft Spain) Front Covertape PNG
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Tape
- Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft UK)
Side B
Side A
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- Roland on the Ropes (Given Free)
Side B
Side A
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- Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft DE)
Side B
Side A
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Gallery
- Roland on the Ropes
ACU Review
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