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Lock 'n' Chase [Model MT5663]

Atari 2600 cart. published 42 years ago by M Network

Listed in MAME

Lock 'n' Chase [Model MT5663] screenshot

Lock 'n' Chase © 1982 M Network

The 2600 version of Intellivision's "Lock 'n' Chase [Model 5637]".

The object of the game is to keep your thief one jump ahead of the police... and pick up as many gold bars as you can!!! The police are trailing close behind. You'll need fancy footwork to dodge 'em. Don't get cornered. Slan a door to block their way. Keep running!

TECHNICAL

Model MT5663

SCORING
Gold Bars 20 points each.
Upper Treasure 500, 1000, 2000 then 4000 points.
Lower Treasure 250, 500, 1000, 2000, etc., doubling each time.
Trap a Cop 2000 points each time (once per screen).
TIPS AND TRICKS

* Keep your thief on the run! Always look for an escape route, the police are right behind you.

* Try to trap police between two doors on the lower left or right vertical corridors. Get extra points for this feat.

* Don't stay around open side doors for long... the police can come through here too!

* Be careful in the corners. It's easy to get trapped there!

* You receive an extra thief every 20,000 points. This is not mentioned in the manual.

STAFF

Programmer: Bruce Pedersen

SOURCES

Game's ROM.