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|Image = [[Image:Roland on the Ropes (Title).png|center|300px|Loading Screen]]
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|Release = [[:Category:Games 1984|1984]]
|Release = [[:Category:Games 1984|1984]]
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|Info = a.k.a. '''''Fred'''''
|Info = a.k.a. '''''Fred'''''
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== Overview ==


== Overview ==
A conversion of [[Indescomp]]'s [[ZX Spectrum]] hit '''''Fred''''', '''''Roland on the Ropes''''' was the second of their launch titles for the [[CPC|CPC]] and also marked the second appearance of [[Roland]].


A conversion of [[Indescomp]]'s [[ZX Spectrum]] hit '''''Fred''''', '''''Roland on the Ropes''''' was the second of their launch titles for the [[CPC|CPC]] and also marked the second appearance of [[Roland]].  This time our shapeshifting hero found himself in a simplistic ladders and platform format as he attempts to escape from the tomb he's found himself raiding... Eat your heart our Lara Croft...
This time our shapeshifting hero found himself in a simplistic ladders and platform format as he attempts to escape from the tomb he's found himself raiding... Eat your heart our Lara Croft...


== Plot ==
== Plot ==


You have entered into a vast and dark mysterious tomb. You find yourself right at the lowest level of the tomb and must endeavour to find your way through the maze to the top encountering may hostile beings who are out to get you. Be brave and fearless as you climb your way through the numerous levels but BEWARE.....
You have entered into a vast and dark mysterious tomb.
 
You find yourself right at the lowest level of the tomb and must endeavour to find your way through the maze to the top encountering may hostile beings who are out to get you.
 
Be brave and fearless as you climb your way through the numerous levels but BEWARE.....


Your strength will fade as you are confronted with monsters, acid drops, mummies, rats, skeletons, ghosts and vampires.
Your strength will fade as you are confronted with monsters, acid drops, mummies, rats, skeletons, ghosts and vampires.


Being the intrepid [[Roland]], you are able to jump over the rats to escape them and to defend yourself you can shoot at the mummies, skeletons or vampires, inevitably killing them. But shooting the ghosts merely frightens them away and there is no escape from them.
Being the intrepid [[Roland]], you are able to jump over the rats to escape them and to defend yourself you can shoot at the mummies, skeletons or vampires, inevitably killing them.
 
But shooting the ghosts merely frightens them away and there is no escape from them.


== Screenshots & Videos ==
== Screenshots & Videos ==


<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes">
<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes">
Image:Roland on the Ropes 1.png|<center>At the bottom of the tomb</center>
Image:Roland on the Ropes 1.png|<center>At the bottom of the tomb</center>
Image:Roland on the Ropes 2.png|<center>Clambering the ropes</center>
Image:Roland on the Ropes 2.png|<center>Clambering the ropes</center>
</gallery>
</gallery>


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== Re-releases and Compilations ==
== Re-releases and Compilations ==
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==


* Part of the original [[CPC|CPC464]] bundle - the twelve programmes given away by [[Amsoft]] with the machine.
* Part of the original [[Amsoft 12-Pack]] - the twelve programmes given away by [[Amsoft]] with the CPC464.  
* Also released for the [[ZX Spectrum]] (as '''''Fred''''')
* Also released for the [[ZX Spectrum]] (as '''''Fred''''')
* A sequel (of sorts) was released by [[Opera Soft]] as [[Sir Fred]]
* A sequel (of sorts) was released by [[Opera Soft]] as ''[[Sir Fred]]''.
 
== Covertape ==
 
<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes">
 
Image:Roland on the Ropes Back Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|(Amsoft UK) Back Covertape
Image:Roland on the Ropes Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|(Amsoft UK) Front Covertape
Image:Roland_on_the_ropes_fred_front_cover_tape.png|(Amsoft Spain) Front Covertape PNG
</gallery>
 
* [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:Roland_on_the_ropes_fred_front_cover_tape.pdf Roland on the Ropes Fred (Amsoft Spain) Front Covertape PDF]
 
== Tape ==
 
<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft UK)">
 
Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side B (Amsoft).jpg|Side B
Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|Side A
 
</gallery>
 
<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes (Given Free)">
 
Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side B (Free) (Amsoft).jpg|Side B
Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side A (Free) (Amsoft).jpg|Side A
 
</gallery>
 
<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft DE)">
 
Image:Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft DE) Tape - Side B.jpg|Side B
Image:Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft DE) Tape - Side A.jpg|Side A
 
</gallery>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes">
<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes">


Image:Roland on the Ropes Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Cover
Image:Roland on the Ropes Back Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Instructions
Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|Tape Side A
Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side B (Amsoft).jpg|Tape Side B
Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side A (Free) (Amsoft).jpg|Tape Side A (Free Version)
Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side B (Free) (Amsoft).jpg|Tape Side B (Free Version)
Image:Roland on the Ropes (ACU).JPG|ACU Review
Image:Roland on the Ropes (ACU).JPG|ACU Review


</gallery>
</gallery>
== Download ==


== Links ==
== Links ==

Latest revision as of 19:51, 10 May 2015

Roland on the Ropes
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Loading Screen
Release 1984
Publisher Amsoft
Developer Indescomp
Programmer Paco Menéndez, Fernando Rada
Musician Camilo Cela
Artist Carlos Granados
Genre Arcade (Platformer)
Players 1P Only
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Compatability 464, 664, 6128 & Plus
Magazine Reviews No Mark - ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 84)
58% - AA 001 (Oct 85)
43% - Amtix 01 (Nov 85)
Information a.k.a. Fred



Overview

A conversion of Indescomp's ZX Spectrum hit Fred, Roland on the Ropes was the second of their launch titles for the CPC and also marked the second appearance of Roland.

This time our shapeshifting hero found himself in a simplistic ladders and platform format as he attempts to escape from the tomb he's found himself raiding... Eat your heart our Lara Croft...

Plot

You have entered into a vast and dark mysterious tomb.

You find yourself right at the lowest level of the tomb and must endeavour to find your way through the maze to the top encountering may hostile beings who are out to get you.

Be brave and fearless as you climb your way through the numerous levels but BEWARE.....

Your strength will fade as you are confronted with monsters, acid drops, mummies, rats, skeletons, ghosts and vampires.

Being the intrepid Roland, you are able to jump over the rats to escape them and to defend yourself you can shoot at the mummies, skeletons or vampires, inevitably killing them.

But shooting the ghosts merely frightens them away and there is no escape from them.

Screenshots & Videos

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Re-releases and Compilations

  • Released in Spain by Indescomp as Fred
  • Re-released by Zigurat in Spain
  • Appeared on the following compilations:

Hints & Tips

None - Please feel free to add and remember to give full credit!

Trivia

Covertape

Tape

Download

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