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{{Gamebase Entry
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|{{Infobox Game
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|Image = [[Image:Roland on the Ropes (Title).png|center|300px|Loading Screen]]
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|Image = [[Image:RolandOnTheRopes_FrontCover.jpg|center|300px|Roland on the Ropes front cover]]
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|Developer = [[Paco Menéndez]], [[Fernando Rada]], [[Camilo Cela]], [[Carlos Granados]]
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|Publisher = [[Amsoft]], [[Indescomp]]
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|Release = [[:Category:Games 1984|1984]]
 
|Release = [[:Category:Games 1984|1984]]
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|Platform = [[Amstrad CPC|CPC]], [[ZX Spectrum]]
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|Publisher = [[Amsoft]]
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|Genre = [[:Category:Platform game|Platformer]], [[:Category: Shoot them Up|Shoot-em-up]]
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|Developer = [[Indescomp]]
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|GameModes = Single player
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|Programmer = [[Paco Menéndez]], [[Fernando Rada]]
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|Musician = [[Camilo Cela]]
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|Artist = [[Carlos Granados]]
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|Genre = [[:Category:Platform|Arcade (Platformer)]]
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|Players = 1P Only
 
|Controls = {{Keyboard}} {{Joystick}}
 
|Controls = {{Keyboard}} {{Joystick}}
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|Media = {{Disk}} {{Tape}}
 
 
|Language = {{EN}} {{ES}}
 
|Language = {{EN}} {{ES}}
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|Info =  
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|Media = {{Disk}} {{Tape}}
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|Compatability = [[464]], [[664]], [[6128]] & [[Plus]]
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|Magazine Reviews= [[ACU Issue 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)|No Mark - ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 84)]]<br> [[Amstrad Action, Issue 1, Oct 1985|58% - AA 001 (Oct 85)]]<br> [[Amtix, Issue 1, November 1985|43% - Amtix 01 (Nov 85)]]
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|Info = a.k.a. '''''Fred'''''
 
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A conversion of [[Indescomp]]'s [[ZX Spectrum]] hit ''Fred'', '''''Roland on the Ropes''''' was the second of their launch titles for the CPC and followed a simplistic ladders and platform format.
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== Overview ==
  
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== Inlay text ==
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A conversion of [[Indescomp]]'s [[ZX Spectrum]] hit '''''Fred''''', '''''Roland on the Ropes''''' was the second of their launch titles for the [[CPC|CPC]] and also marked the second appearance of [[Roland]].
  
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You have entered into a vast and dark mysterious tomb.  You find yourself right at the lowest level of the tomb and must endeavour to find your way through the maze to the top encountering may hostile beings who are out to get you. Be brave and fearless as you climb your way through the numerous levels but BEWARE.....
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This time our shapeshifting hero found himself in a simplistic ladders and platform format as he attempts to escape from the tomb he's found himself raiding... Eat your heart our Lara Croft...
  
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Your strength will fade as you are confronted with monsters, acid drops, mummies, rats, skeletons, ghosts and vampires.
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== Plot ==
  
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Being the intrepid Roland, you are able to jump over the rats to escape them and to defend yourself you can shoot at the mummies, skeletons or vampires, inevitably killing them.  But shooting the ghosts merely frightens them away and there is no escape from them.
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You have entered into a vast and dark mysterious tomb.
  
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== Videos ==
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You find yourself right at the lowest level of the tomb and must endeavour to find your way through the maze to the top encountering may hostile beings who are out to get you.
  
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{{#ev:youtube|N6bJnZkNSQ8|375}} {{#ev:youtube|kyX7UxAxCPQ|375}}
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Be brave and fearless as you climb your way through the numerous levels but BEWARE.....
  
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{{#ev:youtube|VOc0fR1rUXg|375}}  {{#ev:youtube|y6NhYqp46ac|375}}
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Your strength will fade as you are confronted with monsters, acid drops, mummies, rats, skeletons, ghosts and vampires.
  
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== Ratings ==
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Being the intrepid [[Roland]], you are able to jump over the rats to escape them and to defend yourself you can shoot at the mummies, skeletons or vampires, inevitably killing them.
  
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''[[Amstrad Computer User]]'' (clearly growing weary at the number of superlatives being used in its first issue) described the game as setting a high standard.
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But shooting the ghosts merely frightens them away and there is no escape from them.
  
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Putting a bit more effort in, ''[[Amstrad Action]]'' praised the colourful graphics and the "tough exploring challenge" but pointed to the glitchy graphics as being a disappointment.
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== Screenshots & Videos ==
  
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''[[Amtix]]'' felt that "The game itself is fun to play at the outset but soon becomes tedious after a couple of tombs have been completed."  The magazine also went on to recommend that it might be of more appeal to younger players than "arcade addicts".
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<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes">
  
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{|{{Prettytable|width: 700px; font-size: 2em;}}
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Image:Roland on the Ropes 1.png|<center>At the bottom of the tomb</center>
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|ACU:|| Issue 01 (Aug/Sep '84)|| Page 17|| no mark
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Image:Roland on the Ropes 2.png|<center>Clambering the ropes</center>
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|AA:|| Issue 01 (Oct '85)|| Page 58 & 60|| 58%
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|Amtix:|| Issue 01 (Nov '85)|| Page 112|| 43%
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== Prequels / Sequels ==
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</gallery>
  
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*1. Roland on the Ropes
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{{#ev:youtube|N6bJnZkNSQ8|250}}
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*2. [[Sir Fred]]
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{{#ev:youtube|kyX7UxAxCPQ|250}}
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{{#ev:youtube|VOc0fR1rUXg|250}}
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{{#ev:youtube|y6NhYqp46ac|250}}
  
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== Compilations & re-releases ==
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== Re-releases and Compilations ==
  
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* Released in Spain by Indescomp as '''Fred'''.
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* Released in Spain by Indescomp as '''''Fred'''''
 
* Re-released by [[Zigurat]] in Spain
 
* Re-released by [[Zigurat]] in Spain
 
*Appeared on the following compilations:
 
*Appeared on the following compilations:
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**[[Disco Obsequio 3]] (1987) (as '''Fred''')
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**[[Disco Obsequio 3]] (1987) (as '''''Fred''''')
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== Hints & Tips ==
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None - Please feel free to add and remember to give full credit!
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
  
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* Part of the original CPC464 bundle - the twelve programmes given away by Amsoft with the machine.
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* Part of the original [[Amsoft 12-Pack]] - the twelve programmes given away by [[Amsoft]] with the CPC464.
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* Also released for the [[ZX Spectrum]] (as '''''Fred''''')
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* A sequel (of sorts) was released by [[Opera Soft]] as ''[[Sir Fred]]''.
  
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== Downloads and materials ==
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== Covertape ==
  
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<center><gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes">
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<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes">
  
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Image:Roland on the Ropes Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Cover
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Image:Roland on the Ropes Back Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|(Amsoft UK) Back Covertape
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Image:Roland on the Ropes Back Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Instructions
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Image:Roland on the Ropes Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|(Amsoft UK) Front Covertape
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Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|Tape Side A
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Image:Roland_on_the_ropes_fred_front_cover_tape.png|(Amsoft Spain) Front Covertape PNG
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Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side B (Amsoft).jpg|Tape Side B
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</gallery>
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Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side A (Free) (Amsoft).jpg|Tape Side A (Free Version)
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Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side B (Free) (Amsoft).jpg|Tape Side B (Free Version)
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Image:Roland on the Ropes (ACU).JPG|ACU Review
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</gallery></center>
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* [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:Roland_on_the_ropes_fred_front_cover_tape.pdf Roland on the Ropes Fred (Amsoft Spain) Front Covertape PDF]
  
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== Screenshots ==
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== Tape ==
  
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<center><gallery style="clear: both">
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<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft UK)">
  
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Image:Roland on the Ropes (Title).png|<center>The title screen</center>
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Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side B (Amsoft).jpg|Side B
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Image:Roland on the Ropes 1.png|<center>At the bottom of the tomb</center>
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Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|Side A
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Image:Roland on the Ropes 2.png|<center>Clambering the ropes</center>
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</gallery>
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<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes (Given Free)">
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Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side B (Free) (Amsoft).jpg|Side B
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Image:Roland on the Ropes Tape - side A (Free) (Amsoft).jpg|Side A
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</gallery>
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<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft DE)">
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Image:Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft DE) Tape - Side B.jpg|Side B
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Image:Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft DE) Tape - Side A.jpg|Side A
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</gallery>
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery caption="Roland on the Ropes">
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Image:Roland on the Ropes (ACU).JPG|ACU Review
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</gallery>
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== Download ==
  
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</gallery></center>
 
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==

Latest revision as of 15:51, 10 May 2015

Roland on the Ropes
Loading Screen
Release 1984
Publisher Amsoft
Developer Indescomp
Programmer Paco Menéndez, Fernando Rada
Musician Camilo Cela
Artist Carlos Granados
Genre Arcade (Platformer)
Players 1P Only
Controls Keyboard Joystick
Language Language:english Language:spanish
Media disk Cassette
Compatability 464, 664, 6128 & Plus
Magazine Reviews No Mark - ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 84)
58% - AA 001 (Oct 85)
43% - Amtix 01 (Nov 85)
Information a.k.a. Fred



Overview

A conversion of Indescomp's ZX Spectrum hit Fred, Roland on the Ropes was the second of their launch titles for the CPC and also marked the second appearance of Roland.

This time our shapeshifting hero found himself in a simplistic ladders and platform format as he attempts to escape from the tomb he's found himself raiding... Eat your heart our Lara Croft...

Plot

You have entered into a vast and dark mysterious tomb.

You find yourself right at the lowest level of the tomb and must endeavour to find your way through the maze to the top encountering may hostile beings who are out to get you.

Be brave and fearless as you climb your way through the numerous levels but BEWARE.....

Your strength will fade as you are confronted with monsters, acid drops, mummies, rats, skeletons, ghosts and vampires.

Being the intrepid Roland, you are able to jump over the rats to escape them and to defend yourself you can shoot at the mummies, skeletons or vampires, inevitably killing them.

But shooting the ghosts merely frightens them away and there is no escape from them.

Screenshots & Videos

  • Roland on the Ropes
  • At the bottom of the tomb
  • Clambering the ropes

{{#ev:youtube|N6bJnZkNSQ8|250}} {{#ev:youtube|kyX7UxAxCPQ|250}} {{#ev:youtube|VOc0fR1rUXg|250}} {{#ev:youtube|y6NhYqp46ac|250}}

Re-releases and Compilations

  • Released in Spain by Indescomp as Fred
  • Re-released by Zigurat in Spain
  • Appeared on the following compilations:

Hints & Tips

None - Please feel free to add and remember to give full credit!

Trivia

Covertape

  • Roland on the Ropes

  • (Amsoft UK) Back Covertape

  • (Amsoft UK) Front Covertape

  • (Amsoft Spain) Front Covertape PNG

Tape

  • Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft UK)

  • Side B

  • Side A

  • Roland on the Ropes (Given Free)

  • Side B

  • Side A

  • Roland on the Ropes (Amsoft DE)

  • Side B

  • Side A

Gallery

  • Roland on the Ropes

  • ACU Review

Download

Links