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Q*bert was programmed by Gottlieb in 1982. The arcade game inspired a plethora of ports to many home computers in the early 80s, including several clones for the Amstrad CPC (Er*bert and Englebert). Despite this, there has never been a version for the Amstrad Plus machines that takes advantage of its advanced capabilities. I hope to be able to release a faithful rendition of the game for the Amstrad Plus platform.
 
Q*bert was programmed by Gottlieb in 1982. The arcade game inspired a plethora of ports to many home computers in the early 80s, including several clones for the Amstrad CPC (Er*bert and Englebert). Despite this, there has never been a version for the Amstrad Plus machines that takes advantage of its advanced capabilities. I hope to be able to release a faithful rendition of the game for the Amstrad Plus platform.
  
=== Proposed features ===
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== Proposed features ==
  
 
* Graphically as close as possible to the arcade version as the Amstrad allows
 
* Graphically as close as possible to the arcade version as the Amstrad allows
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* Cartridge version, floppy disc and cassette version
 
* Cartridge version, floppy disc and cassette version
  
=== Making Q*bert ===
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== Making Q*bert ==
  
 
[https://www.mimosquest.com/downloads/CreatingQBert.pdf Developing Q*bert PDF] - How I developed Q*bert from the original arcade game
 
[https://www.mimosquest.com/downloads/CreatingQBert.pdf Developing Q*bert PDF] - How I developed Q*bert from the original arcade game

Revision as of 01:44, 23 January 2026

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Q*bert main menu
Q*bert instructions
Q*bert level screen
Q*bert game

Q*bert - The original game

Q*bert was programmed by Gottlieb in 1982. The arcade game inspired a plethora of ports to many home computers in the early 80s, including several clones for the Amstrad CPC (Er*bert and Englebert). Despite this, there has never been a version for the Amstrad Plus machines that takes advantage of its advanced capabilities. I hope to be able to release a faithful rendition of the game for the Amstrad Plus platform.

Proposed features

  • Graphically as close as possible to the arcade version as the Amstrad allows
  • Multicoloured hardware sprites
  • All the original game mechanics, levels and sprites to be recreated
  • Hopefully Q*bert's speech to be recreated by synthesis software
  • Redefinable keys
  • Joystick enabled menu and scoreboard controls for GX4000
  • Cartridge version, floppy disc and cassette version

Making Q*bert

Developing Q*bert PDF - How I developed Q*bert from the original arcade game