Game Info
Bootleg Bandits
Publisher: Scorpio GamesworldGenre: H-Scrolling
Programmer: Don Rigby
Year: 1984
C64 Type: PAL
Played: 0 Times
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Joystick Controls
Joystick 1:
- Left: A
- Right: D
- Up: W
- Down: S
- Fire: Left SHIFT
Joystick 2:
- Left: Cursor left
- Right: Cursor right
- Up: Cursor up
- Down: Cursor down
- Fire: Left CTRL
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Bootleg Bandits
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'Bootleg Bandits' is a game for the Commodore 64, written by Don Rigby and published by Scorpio Gamesworld. The game is set during the Prohibition era in the United States, where players take on the role of bootleggers smuggling alcohol. The objective is to transport illegal liquor from a distillery to various speakeasies while avoiding law enforcement and rival gangs. The gameplay involves strategic planning, as players must navigate a map, manage resources, and make decisions to outsmart the authorities and competitors.
The game features a top-down perspective for the map navigation and switches to a side-scrolling view during action sequences. Players control a vehicle, such as a car or truck, and must evade police roadblocks, rival bootleggers, and other hazards. The side-scrolling sections require quick reflexes to dodge obstacles and enemies, adding an arcade-like element to the experience. The game also includes a resource management aspect, where players must balance fuel, repairs, and the amount of alcohol they can carry.
'Bootleg Bandits' is known for its challenging gameplay and the need for careful planning. The game's difficulty increases as players progress, with more aggressive law enforcement and tougher rival gangs. The combination of strategy and action makes it a unique title for the Commodore 64, offering a blend of genres that was uncommon at the time. The game's setting and theme are well-represented through its graphics and sound, capturing the atmosphere of the Prohibition era.
The game was released in the mid-1980s, a period when the Commodore 64 was at the height of its popularity. It was one of many titles that sought to capitalize on the system's capabilities, offering a mix of strategy and action that appealed to a wide range of players. While not as widely remembered as some other C64 games, 'Bootleg Bandits' remains a notable entry in the library of Scorpio Gamesworld and a testament to the creativity of its developer, Don Rigby.
The game features a top-down perspective for the map navigation and switches to a side-scrolling view during action sequences. Players control a vehicle, such as a car or truck, and must evade police roadblocks, rival bootleggers, and other hazards. The side-scrolling sections require quick reflexes to dodge obstacles and enemies, adding an arcade-like element to the experience. The game also includes a resource management aspect, where players must balance fuel, repairs, and the amount of alcohol they can carry.
'Bootleg Bandits' is known for its challenging gameplay and the need for careful planning. The game's difficulty increases as players progress, with more aggressive law enforcement and tougher rival gangs. The combination of strategy and action makes it a unique title for the Commodore 64, offering a blend of genres that was uncommon at the time. The game's setting and theme are well-represented through its graphics and sound, capturing the atmosphere of the Prohibition era.
The game was released in the mid-1980s, a period when the Commodore 64 was at the height of its popularity. It was one of many titles that sought to capitalize on the system's capabilities, offering a mix of strategy and action that appealed to a wide range of players. While not as widely remembered as some other C64 games, 'Bootleg Bandits' remains a notable entry in the library of Scorpio Gamesworld and a testament to the creativity of its developer, Don Rigby.
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