Experience the full, enhanced version of the Commodore 64 game Weights and Crates Deluxe, the upgraded release of the 2024 Reset64 4kb ‘Craptastic’ Game Compo entry, Weights and Crates. While the original was constrained by the 4K limit, this new version has been fully expanded and enhanced to deliver a richer gaming experience.
Features
- Loading Screen and Music: Enjoy custom loading bitmap artwork paired with a captivating loading tune.
- Enhanced Presentation: A refined front-end interface featuring in-game sound options.
- Hi-Score Support: Includes a high-score table with disk-based saving functionality.
- Dynamic Soundtrack: Five original tracks for the loader, title screen, in-game action, high scores, and the ending.
- Improved Visuals: Redesigned graphics and sprites for a more polished look.
- Challenging Levels: Test your skills across 16 exciting and fun-filled levels.
- Refined Gameplay: Featuring an improved jump mechanic for better control.
- Completion Rewards: Includes an engaging end-screen upon finishing the game.
- System Compatibility: Runs on PAL and NTSC C64 systems, including theC64, theVIC20 (in C64 mode), and other modern hardware like the Ultimate 64.
The Story
Welcome to BLZ Explosives LTD, where you’ve just begun a challenging night shift in the inbound department of the warehouse. This section, partially located outdoors in the shipping yard, has a reputation for disregarding health and safety regulations. Unfortunately for you, this laissez-faire approach means you’ll need to navigate some dangerous conditions.
How to Play
Your goal is simple: manage the conveyor belt by ensuring the target number of crates successfully leave the screen. As each crate exits, the counter on the status panel decreases. The level is completed once the counter reaches 000.
To succeed:
- Avoid Obstacles: Jump over moving crates on the conveyor belt to prevent collisions.
- Stay Clear of the Rollers: If you step on weak sections of the rollers, they’ll collapse, sending you tumbling into the water below.
Weights and Crates Deluxe brings a thrilling combination of strategy, reflexes, and retro charm. Are you ready for the challenge?
Credits
- Programming, game graphics, sound effects and music by
RICHARD BAYLISS - Loading bitmap screen drawn by
CHESSER/BLAZON - Front end bitmap logo drawn by
FREEZE/BLAZON - SFX Driver by
AGPX - Tape turbo routines by
MARTIN PIPER
Weights and Crates Deluxe is available for free download. Don’t miss this exciting, retro-inspired puzzle game for the C64!
