tutti frutti 64 Commodore 64 game

Originally released in 1985 as a great arcade game for early Commodores, Tutti Frutti 64 by Mayday! is a brilliant RGCD 2014 competition entry. In this classic on the Commodore 16, you play as a super strawberry, navigating through multiple game play styles to collect cherries or crush enemies, all while avoiding falling apples. Each level presents a unique challenge, emphasizing the overarching theme of survival.

It's a nostalgic mix of Mr. Do meets Pengo, with a rendition of the game tune that adds to the overall fluency of the gaming experience. However, the journey is not without its hurdles. Despite the game's classic appeal, there are some serious and persistent bugs that demand attention.

As noted in discussions on the CSDb, players have encountered recurring issues leading to crashes. Bullets occasionally behave erratically, defying their intended path through the dirt and even flying off the screen before triggering a crash. The game has been reported to freeze without warning, making it challenging to complete a session without interruption.

The feedback also highlights some overlooked aspects in the 2nd Mr. Do waves, specifically on levels 2, 5, 8, 11, and others resembling the purple screens in the C16 version. The objective on these levels, which involves completing the stage by maneuvering all the apples to the bottom of the screen, seems to have been omitted from the C64 version. In the C16 version, players could achieve this goal through a combination of actions: collecting all cherries, killing all enemies, or a combination of both. However, in the C64 version, this nuanced approach is simplified to only requiring the combination of killing all enemies and collecting all cherries.

To further enhance the gaming experience, suggestions have been made for the inclusion of sound effects for bullets and bullet regeneration. This addition would provide valuable audio cues, signaling when players can fire again and adding an extra layer of engagement to the overall gameplay. Addressing these issues and incorporating suggested improvements would undoubtedly contribute to the lasting appeal of Tutti Frutti 64 on the Commodore 64.