Today I checked on this game and it is quite good. The medals are working. I could only complain a bit about the controls that are clumsy sometimes. There are monets when the second jump fails to work for some reason. You could make a version or add an update with a level select if somebody passed certain levels, because passing the same easier levels over and over again if you want to get to the current challenge is a bit tedious. I know it is supposed to be retro, but now we got progress saving etc. I was actually playing these types of games when I was a kid and I admit that I am happy that game development made a significant progress from that time. Another thing I could complain a bit are the not necessarily precise hitboxes. It is also a bit annoying that you cannot simply stand on the top of the ladder, the character's behavior is a bit weird there.
I like the level design. It forces you to plan ahead, think of what you are supposed to do and when. What's more, if you are going for 100% on a level it is possible to screw up and be forced to start from the scratch.
So, with several improvements here and there it can be a really good game, deserving definitely more than its current score.
Reviews for "Bear 'n' Burd"
The game's pretty nice! Obviously hard, since it's based on games from the ZX Spectrum, but still very fun! I really love the option to have infinite lives too, makes it more forgiving. I don't get what the "Saving" option is though, all it does (from what I know) is pressing "Pause" when pressing a button that's not assigned. I don't see any differences between "2 Button Mode" and normal either, but that's probably just me.
I did encounter a crash at Hailfire Peaks though, an ice ball hit me, but I tried to dodge it to the right, but when I respawned I scrolled to the previous screen, and then the screen went all black... I don't get why it crashed there...
Thanks for the review! Much like a lot of the options in the game the checkboxes for saving and the two button mode are best left off if you want a 100% authentic spectrum experience. When unchecked the saving box disables the saving of high scores and keybinds and the two button mode allows for the x button to be used to shoot when using a gamepad, without it you would have to jump with a and shoot with down. As for the crash you mentioned i'll try to figure it out!
Fantabulous game, I want Mega this type of game. Congratulations on the Outrageous game.
Thank you so much! And I love your profile picture!
As someone who doesn't play platformers nor retro games much, this game kept me playing over and over upon my first try. Firstly collecting everything, and later trying to plow through as fast as possible... I finally understand the appeal of speed-running - since it came naturally - and the greatness of simplicity.
Really fine controls and feel, and just generally enjoyable gameplay - yesss! Also, the sounds are great and I enjoy the lack of music, totally fits. I find myself making little beats on the ladders. The instant respawn with no waiting screen made it easy to keep trying, while the act of dying later on pushes you to rush the early levels to make it back. This definitely seems to help you attain a "mastery" of the controls and levels, and whew, it feels good!
I love it!