River Rescue: Racing Against Time
RIVER RESCUE
YOU'RE THEIR ONLY HOPE...
...And you don't have to read pages of instructions to get started. It's a fast playable game that's extremely challenging and far from being a pushover.
A team of important scientists have become trapped in a dangerous jungle and their only way out is via the river. . .
You are the owner of a high power river boat and it's your job to rescue them.
Navigating one of the wildest, most dangerous rivers in the world, you must steer your craft up the winding river, avoiding hazardous islands, crocodiles and floating logs, in your attempt to save lives.
This fast action, high energy game combines a smooth scrolling screen with superb sound and graphics ensuring hours of enjoyment.
Available On
COMMODORE 64
CASSETTE
£7· 95
SPECTRUM 48K
CASSETTE
£6· 95
VIC 20
CARTRIDGE
£9· 95
ATARI
CASSETTE
£8· 95
Source:
Print advert by Creative Sparks in BigK, July 1984
Three intrepid scientists are lost in the jungle. As Captain of a powerful river boat, you hope to claim the reward offered for their rescue.
Navigating one of the wildest and most hazardous rivers in the world is not easy, but speed is essential as there are others on the trail.
As you avoid or shoot the obstacles in this winding river, listen for signals from the explorers weak radio transmitter, telling you that you are close to your goal.
Rescue all three explorers and take them to the jungle hospital to get your bonus.
This arcade style game features;
â– A superb scrolling screen
â– Keyboard or joystick contol
â– Game variations: 1 or 2 player game
Source:
Back of Cassette Case (199 Range) - Spectrum (UK)
*# RIVER RESCUE
A team of important scientists have become trapped in a dangerous jungle. As the owner of a powerful river boat you intend to collect the reward offered for their rescue.
Your enemies, who are equipped with two aeroplanes, will try to drop mines in your path.
You will have to blow-up floating logs and menacing crocodiles with the aid of your bow mounted cannon.
You will have to steer at high speed between the river banks and islands.
Your chances of success are virtually NIL, - or are they?
This full machine code game features:* * A superb scrolling screen * Keyboard or joystick control (Sinclair or Kempston). * One or two player game * High Score feature * Amazing sound and graphics * In excess of 10 levels
PACKAGING DESIGN BY BLAKE SEARS
Source:
Back of Plastic Case - Spectrum (UK)
*Rescue a team of explorers, lost in dangerous jungle, and claim the reward. Speed is essential as there are others on the trail. Navigate one of the most hazardous rivers in the world, avoiding or shooting obstacles — including mines laid by your desperate rivals!
Joystick (Kempston or Sinclair) or keyboard control
Number of players: 1 or 2
Cassette
For 48K Spectrum*
Source:
Back of Cassette Case - Spectrum (UK)
# Home Computer SoftwareForATARI 400/800/1200 *Computer## RIVER RESCUE
Navigate a river boat through the jungle!
A team of intrepid explorers is lost in dangerous jungle. As captain of a powerful motor launch, you intend to collect the reward offered for their rescue.
Navigating one of the wildest and most hazardous rivers in the world is not easy at the best of times, but, in addition, there are others on the trail who will try to prevent you from succeeding.
As you search the bank for lost explorers, you must avoid or shoot the obstacles in the river — including mines laid by your desperate rivals! Rescue the explorers and carry them to safety to claim your bonus.
Number of players: 1 or 2
Cartridge*
Source:
Back of Plastic Clamshell - Atari 8-bit (US)
Contributed by Trypticon, jean-louis.