Bear Bovver is an arcade developed by Artic Computing Ltd., released 31 December 1983 on Commodore C64/128/MAX, PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.
What Bear Bovver is
Bear Bovver is an arcade game developed by Artic Computing Ltd. and released in 1983. It is available on Commodore C64/128/MAX, PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
In this classic arcade-style platformer from 1983, take on the role of Ted the Bear, proud owner of a shiny new Sinclair electric truck - looking to find some batteries to power it. Climb up the building site ladders to find the batteries you seek. Dodge enemies that patrol the catwalks. Drop time bombs to destroy enemies, but be careful - you have a limited supply. Also contains 'Baby Bear' mode, which allows you to play without enemies.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Bear Bovver launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, The Witness and Zoo Keeper.
Released around the same time: Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, The Witness, Zoo Keeper.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
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