Gobbler (video game)
| Gobbler | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Olaf Lubeck[2] |
| Publisher(s) | On-Line Systems |
| Platform(s) | Apple II |
| Release |
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| Genre(s) | Maze |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gobbler is a 1981 clone of Pac-Man for the Apple II, published by On-Line Systems (later to become Sierra Entertainment). It was programmed by Olaf Lubeck who also wrote Cannonball Blitz (1982) for the Apple II, a clone of Donkey Kong.[2]
Gameplay
The player uses the arrow keys to move the character left and right, and the A and Z keys to move up or down. Each dot is worth five points, while pieces of fruit (cherries, an apple and a lime) are each worth 200. Consuming the white pellets makes the four ghosts vulnerable for a short time, during which they are colored green and can be eaten (earning 200 points for the first, 400 for the second, etc.).
References
- ^ Gobbler at GameFAQs
- ^ a b Hague, James. "The Giant List of Classic Game Programmers".