- Qwak
Infobox VG| title = Qwak
developer =Team17
publisher =Acornsoft (BBC Micro / Electron),Team17 (Amiga)
designer = Jamie Woodhouse
engine =
released = 1989 (BBC Micro / Electron), 1993 (Amiga), 2006 (Game Boy Advance)
genre =Platformer /Puzzle
modes =Single player ,Two player mode added for Amiga update
ratings = N/A
platforms =BBC Micro ,Acorn Electron ,Amiga ,Amiga CD32 ,Game Boy Advance
media = 1floppy disk (Amiga version) or 1 CD (CD32 version), Cartridge (GBA)
requirements = 1MBRAM (Amiga)
input =Joystick "Qwak" is a 2D platform/puzzle game developed by Jamie Woodhouse. It was initially released for the
BBC Micro andAcorn Electron in1989 as part ofAcornsoft 's 'Play It Again Sam 10' compilation. An updated and enhancedAmiga version was given a budget release byTeam17 in1993 . This update added several new features, including a two player mode and additional levels. The game was re-released on theAmiga CD32 later that year in a double-pack with science fiction shooter "Alien Breed ".In 2006, Woodhouse completed development of a
Game Boy Advance version of "Qwak", and it is available to buy from his website in a limited production run of 300 copies. [cite web
month =January | year =2006
url =http://www.qwak.co.uk
title =Qwak Home Page
publisher =written by [http://www.jamiewoodhouse.co.uk/ Jamie Woodhouse]
accessdate =2007-01-24] . A PC version is also in development.Gameplay
The object of the game is to guide a green duck through eighty levels. Fruit and gems can be collected for points, and enemies are eliminated with projectile egg weapons. Progress through the game is earned by collecting gold and silver keys. There are a variety of
power-ups also available, including 'chocolate egg' weapons and extra shots.In addition to the normal-style levels, the challenge levels require the player to complete levels and collect all fruit within twenty seconds.
Upon completion of all eighty levels, the levels are looped.
Critical Response
The Amiga version was awarded 92% and a 'Gamer Gold' review by Amiga Computing magazine. [cite
author= Jonathan Maddock
date =December 1993
title = Qwak review
publisher =Europress Enterprise] .Footnotes
ee also
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Team17 External links
* [http://www.qwak.co.uk/ Qwak (Game Boy Advance) Official Site]
* [http://www.jamiewoodhouse.co.uk/pages/BBC/Qwak/qwak.htm Developer's page for Qwak (BBC Micro)]
* [http://www.jamiewoodhouse.co.uk/pages/Amiga/Qwak/qwak.htm Developer's page for Qwak (Amiga)]
*moby game|id=/qwak|name="Qwak"
* [http://www.digitallard.com/editorial/119/index.htm Interview with Jamie Woodhouse about the development of Qwak]
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