Jack the Nipper - Conversions

[Darran@Retro Gamer]

Played something other than the Spectrum version? Then tell us about it here.

[jdanddiet]

i didn't know there were any other versions. Of anything.

[Darran@Retro Gamer]

Well they're not technicallly conversions, but this si where you speak about the C64, Amstrad etc.

[jdanddiet]

no more wine for you daz

[STranger81]

Being an Amstrad owner this is the only version I have time for! Bloody Spectrum!

(ducks under the table and waits for abuse to begin...)

[Havantgottaclue]

This C64 fanboy has to admit that the CPC version looks the best. There may be only 4 colours on-screen at any time but it's surprising how little difference this makes once you get used to it. The better definition on the characters, compared to the C64 version, is worth the loss of some variety in the colours. At least with the CPC you can clearly see what you're picking up, unlike the blocky multicolour sprites used for the C64 version - you can barely make out what some of the objects are.

The CPC version runs a little slower than the C64 version but in many ways that's a bit of a relief! Speed isn't really an issue with this game. The Spectrum version I haven't played, but it looks fairly bland. The backgrounds look unrelentingly monochrome - I guess it would've been too confusing to have different colours in the background when there are lots of characters moving across in front of the backdrops.

[Shinobi]

Only ever played the Commodore 64 version and I had it for Christmas with my Commodore 64 in 1989 Remember it looking really nice as I only owned the Plus 4.. Probally one of my favourite games back then never completed it.. I remember some Haunted House creen or something with ghosts

[Rinoa]

I played the C64 version but seeing as I couldn't find a working copy for the MSX or Spectrum, I have no way of comparing.