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Seaside Special – The C64 Arcade Game That Feels Very British
️ Seaside Special (1984) – Commodore 64 Satirical Action Adventure Classic Released in 1984 by Taskset and published by Argus Press Software for the Commodore 64, Seaside Special is a politically charged action-adventure that blends arcade gameplay with sharp British satire. You take on the role of Radium Rodney, battling alien invaders known as the Polytikians who have secretly taken control of the UK government. Gameplay is split across two main locations. On the beach, Rodney must collect radioactive seaweed while avoiding hazards such as jellyfish, crabs, sandpits, rising tides, and increasing radiation levels. Once enough seaweed is gathered, the action shifts to 10 Downing Street, where you hurl it through the windows to drive out the Polytikians while dodging enemy fire. The challenge steadily escalates as environmental dangers intensify and enemies become more aggressive.
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️ Seaside Special (1984) – Commodore 64 Satirical Action Adventure Classic Released in 1984 by Taskset and published by Argus Press Software for the Commodore 64, Seaside Special is a politically charged action-adventure that blends arcade gameplay with sharp British satire. You take on the role of Radium Rodney, battling alien invaders known as the Polytikians who have secretly taken control of the UK government. Gameplay is split across two main locations. On the beach, Rodney must collect radioactive seaweed while avoiding hazards such as jellyfish, crabs, sandpits, rising tides, and increasing radiation levels. Once enough seaweed is gathered, the action shifts to 10 Downing Street, where you hurl it through the windows to drive out the Polytikians while dodging enemy fire. The challenge steadily escalates as environmental dangers intensify and enemies become more aggressive.
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Magazine Reviews · 6
Contemporary average 69% · range 60–80%
C&VG
Reviewed by Taskset full-price release
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Commodore Horizons
Reviewed by Taskset full-price release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Taskset full-price release
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Your 64
Reviewed by Taskset full-price release
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by PRR. Taskset full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Gary Penn, Julian Rignall & Bob Wade. Taskset full-price release
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