Difference between revisions of "Double Take (C64)"
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− | + | * [http://www.mobygames.com/game/c64/double-take mobygames.com/game/c64/double-take] - Moby Games. | |
− | + | * [http://www.gamefaqs.com/c64/568880-double-take gamefaqs.com/c64/568880-double-take] - GameFAQs. | |
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Revision as of 23:16, 14 July 2013
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Double Take is a game with an interesting premise that was executed poorly. You play a scientist who finds himself in the wake of a dimensional shift. Many objects from a parallel universe have switched places with objects from our world. You must collect the objects from the alternate dimension and put them back into their own evil universe and, while you're there, collect objects from our universe and bring them back here. The objects are scattered all over the place, but there are purple teleportation vortexes that will move you to the areas you need to be. You must also be weary of the swarms of strange monsters that have come from the alternate evil dimension. In every room they will attack you.
That all sounds pretty cool, and a lot could have been done with it, but unfortunately, the game is pretty bad. For one, 99% of the game is spent killing the same five monsters over and over again. They move twice as fast as you, but that's not a big deal since they have to hit you, literally, hundreds of times before you die. However, you only get one life, so it's tough to judge how much life you really need. You can only carry one object at a time, and if you shoot an enemy to defend yourself you drop the item. Extremely annoying! The enemies themselves have no personality at all, they don't even actively seek out the player. They simply move along their movement pattern and shoot at you if you get too close. The game is far too tedious and repetitive to be enjoyable.
Screenshots
Music
Although Paul Hughes is credited for the game's sound, he was actually the sound programmer. Peter Clarke actually composed the music of Double Take. The main theme was originally composed for the game Mission of Mercy (C64), which was never released. Clarke had the piece sitting around collecting dust, so it was given new life in Double Take. The other two songs are much shorter and simpler and both based on the same melody. The Dimension Shift tune and the more cheery Victory tune. Although the game is a chore, the music is good, and enjoyable to listen to during the game.
Recording
# |
Title |
Composer |
Arranger |
Length |
Size |
Listen |
01 | Double Take Theme | Peter Clarke | Paul Hughes | 3:54 | 3.6 MB | |
02 | Dimension Shift / Game Over | Peter Clarke | Paul Hughes | 0:30 | 489 KB | |
03 | Victory | Peter Clarke | Paul Hughes | 0:40 | 673 KB | |
Credits
- Ripper: High Voltage SID Collection
- Recorder: TheAlmightyGuru
- Game Credits:
- Not Credited Composer: Peter Clarke
- Sound By: Paul Hughes
(Source)
Game Rip
Format |
Download |
Size |
Download | 3 KB |
Ripping Commodore music is a very arduous process that is beyond the scope of this site.
Releases
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Links
- mobygames.com/game/c64/double-take - Moby Games.
- gamefaqs.com/c64/568880-double-take - GameFAQs.
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