''Benny Hill's Madcap Chase'' is a

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featuring

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and loosely based on his

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show. It was programmed by

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and published by

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in 1985. The plot involves Benny deciding to help his neighbours by completing a number of tasks for them.

Reception

''Crash'', a ZX Spectrum gaming magazine, gave ''Benny Hill's Madcap Chase'' a positive review and awarded it 78%. Amongst the features the reviewers liked were the large graphics which avoided

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, and the sense of humour with one reviewer stating that they "

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it when Benny hit something or the lady chasing him had a fit". The game was described as "playable" and "addictive" although there were concerns about its long-term appeal. Rick Robson, writing in ''

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'' magazine was less positive, awarding it a score of 6/10, stating that "True Hill fans will lament the absence of Hills Angels and the risky jokes but if you prefer being chased to chaste, this is the one for you, poor soul".

References

External links

Benny Hill's Madcap Chase
on ysrnry.co.uk

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