Q*Bert

Q*Bert's gameplay stands the test of time, and its head-to-head mode provides some enjoyable two-player simultaneous action. The Adventure mode challenges the solo player to complete some wild non-pyramid layouts, and you can save your progress between stages. This game is configurable in every way, including the control scheme. That's significant when you consider the game relies on diagonal movements.

Q*bert is a perfect example of a simple concepts translating rather nicely into a modern milieu. While it may be a bit too hard for the kiddies, it's a thoroughly engaging game that's perfect for gamers of all ages.

Auch im Remake macht der Rüsselknabe Laune, doch oft möchte ich ob des wilden Schwierigkeitsgrades selbst "@!#?@!" rufen. Doppelt schade, dass ich im Abenteurer-Modus die vier Aufgaben nicht sofort anwählen kann, sondern erst eine geschafft haben muss, um die nächste zu beginnen. Gottlob gibt es eine Speicherfunktion. Q*bert ist Kult. Die knackige Lernkurve könnte jedoch verhindern, dass er übermäßig neue Freunde gewinnt. Eigentlich schade. So schön wie er flucht kaum jemand.

New additions include the excellent perspective changes and an adventure mode, but the lack of network or Internet options is a tad disappointing. You can go head-to-head on the same screen though, which goes some way towards compensation. Some might say that its appeal is still limited, but we'd counter that by saying it's one of the best early arcade conversions you can get. Having said that, a game like this is never going to snatch a classic rating, but as Q*Bert himself would say, it's still '*?#?*' brilliant.

I would not recommend this game to everyone. If you liked the original Q*bert or have a love for nostalgia then you would enjoy this game. Otherwise, it is an annoying substitute to more enjoyable forms of entertainment. If you do happen to try it out, you will instantly be addicted. So unless you can waste a day or two, I wouldn't pick up the controller.

Diesmal reanimiert Hasbro Q-Bert aus der Videospielegruft. Doch anders als beim witzigen Pong haben die Designer zuwenig am alten, inzwischen überholten Spielkonzept geändert. Die Feldeinfärbereien sind auf Dauer einfach langweilig.

As it stands, the game just doesn't have enough substance to last more than a day. If you absolutely, positively must know, do yourself a favor and just rent it.