Rasterscan
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Developer(s) | Binary Design Ltd. (John Pickford, Steve Hughes, Ste Pickford) C64 Version (Phil Allsopp (Sarge)) |
Publisher(s) | Mastertronic |
Release date(s) | 1987 |
Genre(s) | Arcade adventure, puzzle game |
Mode(s) | Single player |
Rating(s) | N/A |
Platform(s) | ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC, MSX |
Media | Cassette |
Input | Keyboard, Joystick |
Rasterscan is a computer game published in 1987 by Mastertronic for several 8-bit formats. It was written by Binary Design Ltd based in Parsonage Gardens, Manchester with the C64 version programmed by Phil Allsopp (aka Sarge).
[edit] Plot
The Rasterscan, a large damaged spacecraft, is drifting uncontrollably towards a nearby star. The Rasterscan can still be controlled and piloted to safety but only by a droid called MSB. Unfortunately, MSB is also damaged and (without help) can only repair toasters. The player needs to control MSB and, hopefully, use it to save the unfortunate spacecraft.
[edit] Gameplay
The player controls MSB, a spherical droid who can float through the interior of the ship in all directions. MSB can interact with the craft's machinery and instruments, which all serve a purpose. It also needs to solve logic-puzzles in order to open doors (different puzzles for each door) to allow it access to more parts of the spacecraft.