Game Info
Buffalo Roundup
Publisher: CommodoreGenre: Miscellaneous
Programmer: Laszlo Mero, András Joo, Zoltán Joo & Csaba Andor
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
C64 Emulator © 2023 Thomas Hochgoetz.
Buffalo Roundup
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'Buffalo Roundup' is a strategy game developed by Laszlo Mero, András Joo, Zoltán Joo, and Csaba Andor, and published by Commodore for the Commodore 64. The game tasks players with managing a herd of buffalo across a series of levels, requiring careful planning and resource management. Players must navigate the buffalo through various terrains while avoiding obstacles and predators, such as wolves and hunters. The game combines elements of puzzle-solving and strategy, as players must use limited tools and terrain features to guide the herd safely to the goal.
The gameplay involves controlling a cowboy who can influence the movement of the buffalo by placing fences, using a whip, or strategically positioning himself to direct the herd. Each level presents unique challenges, with increasing difficulty as players progress. The game’s mechanics emphasize timing and spatial awareness, as players must anticipate the herd’s movements and react quickly to changing conditions. The objective is to guide all buffalo to the designated endpoint without losing too many to predators or environmental hazards.
Visually, 'Buffalo Roundup' features simple, colorful graphics typical of early Commodore 64 games. The buffalo and other elements are represented with basic sprites, but the game’s design effectively conveys the necessary information for gameplay. The sound design is minimal, with basic effects and music that complement the game’s Western theme. The focus remains on the strategic and puzzle-like aspects of the gameplay rather than graphical or auditory complexity.
The game’s design reflects the limitations and creative solutions common to early home computer games. It offers a unique blend of strategy and action, requiring players to think critically while also managing real-time challenges. The combination of resource management, environmental navigation, and enemy avoidance creates a distinctive experience within the Commodore 64 library. 'Buffalo Roundup' stands out as an example of how developers leveraged the platform’s capabilities to create engaging and innovative gameplay.
The gameplay involves controlling a cowboy who can influence the movement of the buffalo by placing fences, using a whip, or strategically positioning himself to direct the herd. Each level presents unique challenges, with increasing difficulty as players progress. The game’s mechanics emphasize timing and spatial awareness, as players must anticipate the herd’s movements and react quickly to changing conditions. The objective is to guide all buffalo to the designated endpoint without losing too many to predators or environmental hazards.
Visually, 'Buffalo Roundup' features simple, colorful graphics typical of early Commodore 64 games. The buffalo and other elements are represented with basic sprites, but the game’s design effectively conveys the necessary information for gameplay. The sound design is minimal, with basic effects and music that complement the game’s Western theme. The focus remains on the strategic and puzzle-like aspects of the gameplay rather than graphical or auditory complexity.
The game’s design reflects the limitations and creative solutions common to early home computer games. It offers a unique blend of strategy and action, requiring players to think critically while also managing real-time challenges. The combination of resource management, environmental navigation, and enemy avoidance creates a distinctive experience within the Commodore 64 library. 'Buffalo Roundup' stands out as an example of how developers leveraged the platform’s capabilities to create engaging and innovative gameplay.
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