''Qwak'' is a 2D
puzzle-platform game
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developed by Jamie Woodhouse. It was initially released for the
BBC Micro
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and
Acorn Electron
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in 1989 as part of
Superior
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Acornsoft
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's ''Play It Again Sam 10'' compilation. An updated and enhanced
Amiga
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version was given a budget release by
Team17
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in 1993. This update added several new features, including a two player mode and additional levels. The game was re-released on the
Amiga CD32
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later that year in a double-pack with science fiction shooter ''
Alien Breed
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''.
In 2006, Woodhouse completed development of a
Game Boy Advance
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version of ''Qwak''.
Microsoft Windows
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,
Macintosh
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, and
iOS
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versions are also available.
Gameplay
The object of the game is to guide a green duck through eighty levels. Fruit and gems can be collected for points, and enemies are eliminated with projectile egg weapons. Progress through the game is earned by collecting gold and silver keys. There are a variety of
power-ups
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also available, including 'chocolate egg' weapons and extra shots.
In addition to the normal-style levels, the challenge levels require the player to complete levels and collect all fruit within twenty seconds.
Upon completion of all eighty levels, the levels are looped.
Reception
The Amiga version was awarded 92% and a 'Gamer Gold' review by ''Amiga Computing'' magazine.
References
External links
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1989 video games
Amiga games
BBC Micro and Acorn Electron games
BlackBerry games
Amiga CD32 games
Game Boy Advance games
IOS games
MacOS games
Puzzle-platformers
Superior Software games
Symbian games
Team17 games
Video games about birds
Video games developed in the United Kingdom
Video games scored by Bjørn Lynne
Windows games
Multiplayer and single-player video games