Grange Hill

Grange Hill

Grange Hill is a classic of children's television. It has been running for ten years. An ideal candidate for a computer game. I would have thought. Obviously, Argus Press Software thinks so too.

In Grange Hill, the main play area is viewed from the side and is a screen where you control Gonch while interacting with your environment and other characters. You can also jump over obstacles and, if you touch one, it's game over. Below the main play area is text describing your current location, any objects found and showing you the conversions you are having. Press the fire button and a menu appears allowing you to take, drop, examine, use, give, take and talk. A clock in the corner counts down to midnight and you can also see the objects you are carrying.

HOW TO PLAY GRANGE HILL

Strictly speaking, this is an arcade adventure, the kind of game Keith Campbell raises his eyes to when he enters the adventure section. The story is based on the book Grange Hill After Hours, written by creator Phil Redmond, and focuses on two characters, Luke "Conch" Gardner and Paul "Hollo" Holloway. Gonch has a problem. His Walkman stereo has been confiscated.

If he goes home without it, his mother will not be happy. Gonch's last Walkman was stolen from the staff room when it was also confiscated. Mum now demands to see his new Walkman every time he comes home.

GRANGE HILL SCREENSHOTS

CREDITS

Programming: Matthew Rhodes and John Pickford
Graphics: Jeremy Nelson

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