Mr Do!'s Castle Atari 2600 game

In "Mr. Do!'s Castle," players control the character Mr. Do! as he tries to clear a castle of its cherries while avoiding enemies. Here's an overview of the gameplay and features:

Game Objective

The goal is to collect all the cherries in each castle level while avoiding enemies and obstacles.

Castle Layout: Each level consists of a multi-level castle filled with platforms and ladders. The cherries are scattered throughout the castle, and you must navigate Mr. Do! to collect them.

Enemies: The castle is populated by different enemies, such as unicorns and blue monsters. If an enemy touches Mr. Do!, he loses a life. However, Mr. Do! can defeat enemies by striking them with his hammer.

Ladders and Platforms:Mr. Do! can climb ladders to reach higher levels of the castle. There are also platforms that Mr. Do! can use to traverse the levels and access different areas.

Power Balls: Throughout the levels, there are power balls that Mr. Do! can collect. Once collected, Mr. Do! can throw these balls to defeat enemies at a distance.

Bonus Items: Occasionally, special items like extra lives or letters spelling out the word "EXTRA" will appear in the castle. Collecting these bonus items grants additional points or extra lives.

Increasing Difficulty: As you progress through the levels, the castles become more challenging. The enemy behavior becomes more aggressive, and new obstacles may appear.

Scoring: Points are awarded for collecting cherries, defeating enemies, and collecting bonus items. The game keeps track of your score, allowing you to aim for high scores.