Last updated on November 30th, 2024 at 05:51 pm
Escape from New York is a classic action game developed for the Commodore 64 in the 80s inspired by the same title of the famous movie.
Escape from New York is a fun and challenging action game that offers a unique experience for fans of the genre. The game is based on the movie of the same name and features simple but addictive gameplay, with the player controlling Snake Plissken as he fights his way through the streets of New York City. The game’s graphics are pixelated but charming, and the soundtrack is catchy and memorable. The game’s difficulty ramps up quickly, providing a satisfying challenge for more experienced players. One unique aspect of the game is that it includes a variety of weapons and power-ups that can be collected throughout the levels. Escape from New York is a solid title that is sure to please fans of classic action games.
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- The game was developed by Mike Livesley and published by DataSoft in 1984
- The game is based on the movie of the same name, which was released in 1981
- The game’s graphics and sound design are well-regarded, with colorful and detailed graphics and a catchy soundtrack
- The game’s difficulty and challenge have been praised, with some players stating that it is one of the most challenging games for the Commodore 64
- The game has received positive reviews for its fun gameplay, great graphics and sound, and originality
John Carpenter’s Escape from New York is one of the greatest movie of XX Century.
We found 2 different video games released for Commodore64,
Escape from New York by Cadaver
And most known and popular :
Escape from New York – Die Klapperschlange
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About 9mins were on beginning deleted and only years later recovered, now we can enjoy them
Movie Trivia
The manholes were too heavy to be lifted by the actors so were replaced with copies of wood.
The production risked great to bring the fuselage broken the presidential on set: there was no time to apply for permits and then to avoid controls was all transported to the middle of the night.
Adrienne Barbeau and John Carpenter were not the only married couple on the set: Kurt Russell and Season Hubley were married and recently had a son, Boston.
The agent who tries to break the door on the presidential airplane is Steven Ford, son of former President Gerald Ford.
The film finally brings a great lesson:
never say to someone “I heard you were dead”: everyone in the film have said it to Jena Plissken made a bad end.
