T he first thing that can be said about Painter is that it certainly is different! This does, in turn, make it rather more difficult to explain.
The object of the game is to run round a maze of paint pots on the screen and in turn fill them with paint. This is whilst being chased by at least one roller, and making sure that you do not run out of paint. If you succeed in filling each pot then you play again but with two rollers chasing you, and so it goes on.
This is a novel game, using the properties of the Spectrum well. It may not be the most innovative program, but it is one of the most enjoyable to play. The graphics are good, and the movement smooth. A game well worth playing.
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OVERALL SCORE 80% |
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