Hydrofool
Hydrofool | |
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Single-player |
Hydrofool is an
Plot
The gigantic aquarium known as the "Deathbowl" has become so heavily polluted that the only remedy is to completely drain it by pulling out each of its four plugs. The robot Sweevo has been ordered to perform this task.
Gameplay
Sweevo must swim through the caverns of the Deathbowl finding and pulling the plugs in the correct order. To pull a plug several puzzles must be solved using the objects that scatter the floor of the aquarium. The Deathbowl is populated by creatures which will try to stop Sweevo from carrying out his task.
The Deathbowl is constructed of several superimposed levels and Sweevo can travel between them by riding bubbles or diving into whirlpools.
Sweevo begins to
Reviews
Publication | Award |
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Crash | Crash Smash |
Sinclair User | SU Classic |
Sinclair User: "The graphics are superb - particularly if you like fish..."[1]
Your Sinclair: "All great fun. The graphics and sprites are all wonderfully clear and well thought out, and as usual with Gargoyle/FTL, the design's immaculate."[2]
References
- ^ "Hydrofool Review", Sinclair User, June 1987
- ^ "Hydrofool Review", Your Sinclair, August 1987
- ^ "Hydrofool Review", Crash, June 1987
External links
- Hydrofool at SpectrumComputing.co.uk