King and Balloon is a faithful 1:1 arcade port of the classic 1980 Namco game, now available for the Commodore Amiga 500.
Developed by RMJ & JoeJoe, this game is a must-play for any Amiga enthusiast or retro gaming fan.
### Gameplay
The objective is to protect the king from the attacking colored balloons while destroying as many as possible. The player controls a crossbowman who can move left and right to aim and fire missiles at the descending balloons. The balloons attack in irregular patterns, dropping bombs and attempting to capture the king. Each round is complete when all 42 balloons in a squadron are destroyed, at which point a faster squadron appears.
### Features
– Original artwork, sound effects, and music
– Faithful recreation of the arcade game’s bugs and quirks
– Trainer mode included (disables high scores)
– Audio and visual cues when the king yells “Help!”
### Controls
The game supports both keyboard and joystick controls:
– 5/Space: Add credit
– 1/2: Select one or two player mode
– Cursor keys: Move crossbowman left and right
– Space: Fire missile
– Joystick on port 2 is also supported
### Cheat Menu
To activate the cheat menu, hold down the “RMJ” keys on the info screen.
### Credits
– Transcoding: JoeJoe
– Graphics/Sound Effects: JoeJoe
– Music: JoeJoe
– Z80 to 68k assembly translation: z80268k.py by jotd
– Original game: Namco
### System Requirements
– Commodore Amiga 500 with at least 512KB RAM
King and Balloon is a delightful blast from the past, faithfully recreating the addictive gameplay of the original arcade version on the Amiga 500. With its charming retro visuals, authentic sound effects, and challenging gameplay, this port is a must-play for any Amiga enthusiast or retro gaming aficionado.
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