The Human Race
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The Human Race – C64 Evolution with Cavemen, Lasers and Head-Scratching
️ The Human Race (1985) – Commodore 64 Evolution-Themed Platform Challenge Released in 1985, The Human Race is a single-player platform game for the Commodore 64 developed by John D. Ferrari and published by Mastertronic. The game takes a bold and unusual approach, charting a journey through human evolution that begins with you controlling an ape and progresses through different stages of humanity. Each level represents a distinct era, with gameplay mechanics and environments changing dramatically as you advance. Early stages feature jungle-based platforming with banana collecting and prehistoric hazards, while later levels introduce lava-filled landscapes, rolling logs, and fast-paced sequences set in a modern city. This constant reinvention keeps the experience unpredictable and varied. A major highlight is the dynamic soundtrack by Rob Hubbard, whose music shifts between levels to reflect each evolutionary stage.
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️ The Human Race (1985) – Commodore 64 Evolution-Themed Platform Challenge Released in 1985, The Human Race is a single-player platform game for the Commodore 64 developed by John D. Ferrari and published by Mastertronic. The game takes a bold and unusual approach, charting a journey through human evolution that begins with you controlling an ape and progresses through different stages of humanity. Each level represents a distinct era, with gameplay mechanics and environments changing dramatically as you advance. Early stages feature jungle-based platforming with banana collecting and prehistoric hazards, while later levels introduce lava-filled landscapes, rolling logs, and fast-paced sequences set in a modern city. This constant reinvention keeps the experience unpredictable and varied. A major highlight is the dynamic soundtrack by Rob Hubbard, whose music shifts between levels to reflect each evolutionary stage.
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Contemporary average 85% · range 80–90%
Commodore Horizons
Reviewed by Mastertronic budget release
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by Stuart Kirkham. Mastertronic budget release
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