Hunter Patrol

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Publisher(s) Mastertronic [1]
Designer(s) Steve Lee [2]
Composer(s) Rob Hubbard
Platform(s) Commodore 64
Release
Genre(s) Shooter
Mode(s) Single-player

Hunter Patrol is game written by Steve Lee for the Commodore 64 and published by Mastertronic in 1985. [2] The music was composed by Rob Hubbard. The game is similar in style to the Sega arcade game Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom.

Commodore 64 8-bit home computer introduced in 1982

The Commodore 64, also known as the C64 or the CBM 64, is an 8-bit home computer introduced in January 1982 by Commodore International. It has been listed in the Guinness World Records as the highest-selling single computer model of all time, with independent estimates placing the number sold between 10 and 17 million units. Volume production started in early 1982, marketing in August for US$595. Preceded by the Commodore VIC-20 and Commodore PET, the C64 took its name from its 64 kilobytes(65,536 bytes) of RAM. With support for multicolor sprites and a custom chip for waveform generation, the C64 could create superior visuals and audio compared to systems without such custom hardware.

Mastertronic computer game publisher and distributor

Mastertronic was originally a publisher and distributor of low-cost computer game software founded in 1983. Their first games were distributed in mid-1984. At its peak the label was the dominant software publisher in the UK, a position achieved by selling cassette-based software at the GB£1.99 and £2.99 price points. As well as being an exclusive wholesaler of computer games to Woolworth's, Toys "R" Us and other leading retailers, Mastertronic sold software in outlets such as newsagents which had not been previously associated with the software market.

Rob Hubbard is a British composer best known for his composition of computer game theme music, especially for microcomputers of the 1980s such as the Commodore 64. His work showcased the potential of the Commodore 64's sound hardware, and he pioneered many advanced programming techniques. He provided many early examples of how appropriate music can improve the gaming experience.

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Gameplay

Taking control of a WW2 airplane, the player attacks enemy installations on the ground whilst avoiding enemy planes and flak. Once a sufficient number of installations are destroyed, the level's main target appears. When this had been taken care of the player moves on to the next level with the rewards of a score bonus and an extra life. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Hunter Patrol at Lemon 64
  2. 1 2 Hague, James. "The Giant List of Classic Game Programmers".
  3. ↑ "Zzap64" (7).Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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