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Cliff Hanger – The C64 Game Inspired by Road Runner-Style Cartoon Traps
️ Cliff Hanger (1984) – Commodore 64 Cartoon Trap-Based Action Puzzle Released in 1984 by New Generation Software, Cliff Hanger is a comedic action-adventure for the Commodore 64 inspired by classic cartoon slapstick, particularly the antics of Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner. You take control of the cowboy hero Cliff Hanger as he attempts to outwit the villainous El Bandito across a series of carefully staged encounters. Each level is presented like a film set, with success depending on precise timing and positioning rather than reflex-heavy action. You must move Cliff into the correct spot and trigger traps such as anvils, boulders, cannons, and other contraptions at exactly the right moment to stop El Bandito in his tracks. The gameplay relies heavily on experimentation and learning through failure, as mistimed actions often lead to humorous consequences.
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️ Cliff Hanger (1984) – Commodore 64 Cartoon Trap-Based Action Puzzle Released in 1984 by New Generation Software, Cliff Hanger is a comedic action-adventure for the Commodore 64 inspired by classic cartoon slapstick, particularly the antics of Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner. You take control of the cowboy hero Cliff Hanger as he attempts to outwit the villainous El Bandito across a series of carefully staged encounters. Each level is presented like a film set, with success depending on precise timing and positioning rather than reflex-heavy action. You must move Cliff into the correct spot and trigger traps such as anvils, boulders, cannons, and other contraptions at exactly the right moment to stop El Bandito in his tracks. The gameplay relies heavily on experimentation and learning through failure, as mistimed actions often lead to humorous consequences.
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Magazine Reviews · 7
Contemporary average 66% · range 40–100%
C&VG
Reviewed by New Generation Software full-price release
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Commodore Horizons
Reviewed by New Generation Software full-price release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by New Generation Software full-price release
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Home Computing Weekly
Reviewed by New Generation Software full-price release
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Personal Computer Games
Reviewed by New Generation Software full-price release
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by RBO. New Generation Software full-price release
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Your Computer
Reviewed by New Generation Software full-price release
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