newsbytes@clarinet.com (01/14/90)
Runs on: C-64/1541, C-128/1571 (in 64 mode) From: Electronic Arts PO Box 7578, San Mateo, CA 944403-7578 (415) 572-2787 Price: $29.95 PUMA Rating: 3.5 (on a scale of 1=lowest to 4=highest) Reviewed for Newsbytes by: Bill Juliani, 01/09/90 Summary: Humorous sports game set in prehistoric times. Up to six players, joystick required. Jiffy DOS and C-128 (in 64 mode) compatible. ====== REVIEW ====== "Champs To Bash Head to Head," cries the Ugh-Zaminer, a tabloid dated 35,000 B.C., and it isn't kidding! Loaded with humor (droll at times) the Caveman Ugh-Lympics is the lighter side of the Summer/Winter Games series. This 2-disk package at first glance seems silly, until you try to vault or race Dino, toss your mate, race the Saber Toothed Tiger, make fire or club your Neanderthal friend. Skill and time with the practice option are needed to even make a good showing. You can choose from six athletes, each with their own strengths and weakness, except for poor Vincent who isn't good at anything. Once you choose your athlete and sponsor you're off to the Ugh-Lympics, Practice, or to browse the Caves of Fame. Use a good quality, heavy duty joystick. As with 'Decathlon,' fast stick action is needed in many of the events. The Dino Vault is my most difficult area. I usually end up as Dino fodder. =========== PUMA RATING ========== Performance: 4 . Graphics are excellent and imaginative. Sound effects are great, but the music lacks something. Fast screen and response. Each event is loaded into memory, but there is some disk swapping. Usefulness: 3 Good game for all ages, and shouldn't collect dust. Manual: 3.5 Simple, and includes tips in both the manual and tabloid. Good humor. Availability: 3.5 Mail order or from EOA. (Bill Juliani/19900112)