| ★ AMSTRAD CPC ★ GAMESLIST ★ MIKE READ'S COMPUTER POP QUIZ (c) ELITE ★ |
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Who were “Nice 'n' Sleazy” in the late seventies? If you enjoy being asked questions like this, and are often able to answer them, then this game could be for you. The venerable Mike Read presides over the quiz. You are a team captain, and you can select your team from some dazzlingly famous megastars. Some are even recognizable, but all (except Mike) have changed their names to protect their credibility. You don't have the option to change your, or their, names. The captains are stuck with the names James and Sharon. Suits me, but others might complain. You can play either against a friend or the computer. Considering your CPC is both asking the questions and answering them, it's performance isn't too impressive. It gets enough answers wrong to give you a fair chance.
The rounds are similar to those in the TV version, with Mike's questions slowly scrolling by in a speech bubble. You are presented with four answers; just select the correct one with the joystick and press Fire. The whole game is conveniently joystick-driven. A quickfire round is included, with a two-second penalty for every wrong answer. The multiple choice system cuts down on pondering time, and there is obviously no need for lengthy inputting of answers, so it works well.
Sound is rudimentary; rough cheers for correct answers and razzes for mistakes. Sadly, the game gets tedious very soon. The format is so linear, and nothing can be done to speed things up. There are 1,000 questions, so I imagine it wouldn't be long before duplicates appear. James Leach, AA P.S. Answer - The Stranglers The Verdict
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