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Trashman

by New Generation Software Ltd.·published by New Generation Software Ltd., Virgin Records Ltd.

198411
Commodore 64ZX SpectrumAmstrad CPC

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While few young people aspire to the role of a Dustman, New Generation Software felt they would enjoy pretending to be one in this innovative arcade game.

Each section presents you with a road of houses, drawn from forced-perspective 3D, with flick-scrolling as you move up the road. Each house's dustbin must be collected, emptied and replaced within the time limit, which is indicated by the Bonus timer at the top of the screen. If this reaches zero, you receive the first of 3 warnings - a third sees you out of a job.

Setting foot on the grass causes the bonus to drop more quickly, and there are additional hazards to avoid, including the local cars, which appear to be driven by maniacs, and cyclists and barking dogs, which can both injure you and cause your movement to slow. If hit by a car then it is game over. Once all the bins have been emptied walking up to the top of the street will complete the level.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Languages

1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English——

Game details

Media Type

Cassette Tape

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard

Controller Types Supported

Digital Joystick

Number of Players Supported

1 Player

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Also known as

Basurero — Spanish title

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Released

1984

Platforms

Commodore 64ZX SpectrumAmstrad CPC

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