Creatures
Alternative title: Clyde Radcliffe Exterminates All The Unfriendly Repulsive Earth-ridden Slime
Platform: Commodore 64
Gametype: Undefined
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The Story 

Somewhere in the darkest corner of the Milky Way is a small, insignificant planet named "blot". This was a really beautiful place, but the inhabitants, friendly, always good-tempered creatures who called themselves Blotians had to flee from a terrible fate. The time had come to build a generational spaceship, to go and search for another suitable planet. To leave the past behind, their name was changed and now they were called "Fuzzy Wuzzies". 

Coincidentally, a suitable planet was also found. However, this happened quite involuntarily, as they had to make an emergency landing after a collision with an asteroid, and the only planet that was within reach, was good old Earth. But it was a blessing in disguise, they landed in the Pacific near an unknown island. After the Fuzzy Wuzzies came ashore, they built a city and the island was called "The Hippest Place in The Known Universe". 

What the Fuzzies did not know was that demons resided on the other side of the island who, of course, always had a bad temper. It was the friendly nature of the Fuzzies that got on their nerves and they hated the new name of the island. 

The demons came up with a cunning plan to get rid of the existence and therefore the good mood of the Fuzzies. They invited the Fuzzies to one of the biggest party that had ever been celebrated on the island. The Fuzzies could of course not resist this invitation. They cleaned their fur and they all went to the party. But when the party was at its best, these nasty demons threw a net over the Fuzzies, captured them and locked them all up in their torture chambers. 

The only one who escaped these events was "Clyde Radcliffe", who left the party "slightly tipsy", and found a sleeping place in one of the bushes. The next morning he woke up with a throbbing headache and a breath so bad, he could even ignite trees with it. Nevertheless, our brave hero was ready to teach the demons a lesson and save his fellow Fuzzies from the horrible torture chambers. 

The Game 

Each level of the game takes place on another part of the island. When you reache the end of a level and the respective end demon has been defeated, Clyde enters the hut of a witch. There's a sorceress inside (who has a Fuzzy-Tick), who will offer Clyde a "magic potion" which enables special skills. 

To prepare these potions, the Sorceress needs special ingredients. These can be found in every level in the form of "Magic Potion" creatures. It is important for Clyde that he collects as many of those as possible before he enters the sorceress' hut, so that the sorceress can prepare better potions. 

Hostile creatures can only be destroyed when they flash white when struck. Some enemies might have a connection with other enemies, which you can not see at first. They both flash white when one of them is hit. 

If you've completed two levels, Clyde enters a torture chamber. One of the Fuzzies must be freed from a fatal end before Clyde can enter the next level. Each of these torture rooms have different puzzles to solve. 

Paralaxscrolling with colorful graphics, good FX and some very good music. Three very diverse levels, not too easy, which are each divided into two stages with hidden extras and end demons. In the underwater sections you also have to pay attention to the oxygen supply. In Level 3.1 Ghosts'n Goblins (cemetery) and Cauldron are ridiculed. There are "Shops" where you can buy or upgrade weapons and buy information about the next "torture chamber". There are three quite macabre torture chambers in which puzzles have to be solved to rescue your fellow Fuzzies. 

Controls 

Intro 
 /  = Music on/off 

Game 

Run/Stop  = Pause 
Q  = Quit the game (in pause mode) 
 /  = Move Clyde to the left/right 
 = Clyde jumps 
 = Clyde fires the currently selected weapon 
 = Press fire button longer than 1 second - Clyde becomes a flame thrower 

 = Joystick back, then fire button - The weapon bar appears at the bottom of the screen 

 /  = hold fire button and pull joystick to left or right - view existing weapons in the weapons panel. To choose the weapon release the fire button. The weapon upgrade level is indicated by color: red (Level 1), green (Level 2), blue (Level 3) 

Shop 

You can purchase or upgrade weapons here. A weapon or upgrade will only be added to your equipment if you have collected enough "Magic Potion" creatures throughout the game. The sorceress needs those to create the weapon or upgrade if it's not upgraded to the max (grayed out). 

 /  = Select a weapon (when the list appeared) 
 = Choose selected weapon or upgrade 

You can also buy information from the sorceress, by selecting the "i" icon. It gives you up to three hints for the next torture chamber puzzle to solve. 

By selecting the "E" icon you will leave the shop and continue the game 

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Weapons 
 
... in the sorceress' hut ...				
Droppy 		0 	1 	1 
Super Droppy 	2 	0 	1 
Fireball 		2 	1 	2 
Fall Up 		3 	1 	2 
Wiggler 		2 	1 	2 
Curly Wurly 		3 	2 	1 
Flamer 		6 	3 	4 
Scatter Ball 		3 	5 	5 

Solution 

Torture chamber 1 

Go slightly to the left, shoot the green ball creature, and immediately jump to not get caught 

Stand next to the cannon's fuse and ignite it with a long push on the fire button 

Go back, shoot the green ball creature and go up to the top floor 

Now up again and again and shoot the big green worm (preferably with the flame) and go to the lower floor to avoid the small worms 

When the large green worm has been destroyed, shoot the rock, until it falls down (the boulder can only be moved when the saw is running!) 

Sit back and watch 

(Warning!! The Ikari + Talent version seems wrong! One can only spew fire once and the boulder can not move! Must be tested.) 

Torture chamber 2 

Use weapon "Scatter Ball" 

Wait until the Fuzzy Wuzzy on the conveyor belt is very close to the circular saw blade, then move down the lever on the right (just run against it) 

Shoot the water tank in front of the purple monster to wake him up, to enable the elevator. The purple monster pulls it up. 

Shoot the green monster with the "Scatter Ball". Watch out for the shots and flames of the monster 

Shoot the popcorn box until it falls down 

Sit back and watch 

Torture chamber 3 

Use weapon "Flamer" (this must be level blue, red is too weak) 

Shoot at the hanging green monster. There are 2 little monsters on the floor. Shoot the first, go back, shoot the second, shoot at the green monster again, etc. until it's destroyed (very difficult) 

At the top level, get very close to the double ball monsters. Shoot this once, then turn around (do not move) and shoot the 4 little monsters which come from the ground. Get very close to the double ball monster again and repeat the previous. You need to do this 4 times to destroy the monster (also very difficult) 

A ball appears. Move this with your flame (press fire button for a longer time) 

Sit back and watch. 

The end 
 
Cheats 

For infinite lives, wait until the title screen music stops (approx. 3-4 minutes). Now, if the high score table appears, simultaneously press the CTRL  and 2  keys until Clyde is colored gray which confirms that this cheat is now active. (Not tested)

The plush Fuzzy in the game pack 
 
The game pack contained a small plush "Fuzzy Wuzzy" with the following "treatment manual": 

Adoption 

When purchasing CREATURES you have adopted this Fuzzy Wuzzy automatically. The idea is that you are his mother, because it is the nature of things, that the Fuzzy sees the light of the world sees when you open the box. You can now give the little creature a name, but beware - Historical records have shown that Fuzzy Wuzzies can be quite annoyed when they're called Mildred. Please read the following guidelines to take good care of your offspring in the appropriate way. 

Sex

Unfortunately, there is no way this can be determined with certainty. But a rule of thumb is: If several Wuzzies are born they are female, and only one is male. 

Feeding

No food on the planet has proven suitable for the digestive tract of the Fuzzy Wuzzies. Just experiment a little. Put your Fuzzy at a set table and watch for its reaction. 

Physical Exercise

Fuzzy Wuzzies love long walks in the countryside. But only if they are carried there. 

Care 

Since Fuzzy Wuzzies do not have an excessive urge to move and prefer to doze off in a place near you, taking care of your Fuzzy with a feather duster is sometimes appropriate. This activity is also very stimulating for your Fuzzy Wuzzy. 

Training 

your Fuzzy Wuzzy can be taught many tricks when growing up. Jumping through hoops is a specialty, although this will require some coaxing on your part. 

Sausages 

Beware placing sausages (no matter whether cooked, raw or frozen) in front of your Fuzzy Wuzzy, because it thinks that sausages are natural enemies and it will try to intimidate the sausage with its gaze. 

Most Important! 

There is one rule that you absolutely must follow. Do not let your Fuzzy get wet, ever. It can not swim and it is scared to death!

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