''Arcade Game Construction Kit'' is a 1988

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for making arcade-style games. It was developed by Mike Livesay and published by

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for the

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. ''AGCK'' contained four

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s. The program uses a

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-driven menu system and includes six pre-made games to learn from and play.

Included games

*''AGCK TUTORIAL GAME -- ''This is a simple variation on classic arcade shooters such as ''

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''. *''KANGARANG ''(designed by Gregory Hammond) -- The player is a kangaroo mother looking to rescue its baby and return to safety. Hazards include falling boulders, jumping fish, monkeys and natives. *''ISLE QUEST'' (designed by Greg Johnson and Paul Reiche III) -- The player is a brave explorer in search of new lands and riches. Hazards include pirate ships, hostile natives. *''MUSASHI ''(designed by Greg Johnson and Paul Reiche III) -- The player is an ancient samurai warrior looking to rescue his princess. The player must fight through a fortress, collecting gold, sushi, and the mighty Sword of the Samurai. *''GERG'S ADVENTURE'' (designed by Gregory Hammond) -- The player is Gerg, a tiny creature who wants to get back to his home. Gerg must pick up a variety of orbs to power up, and to clear each level. *''SPACE WORRIES'' (designed by Paul Reiche III and Greg Johnson) -- The player controls a space ship, looking to collect mysterious metallic cylinders to destroy an enemy that has taken control of your planet.

References

{{Reflist 1988 video games Broderbund games Commodore 64 games Commodore 64-only games Video game engines Video game development software Video games developed in the United States

Included games

See also

References