Catcha Snatcha is an arcade developed by Imagine Software, released 31 December 1983 on Commodore VIC-20 and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Catcha Snatcha is
Catcha Snatcha is an arcade game developed by Imagine Software and released in 1983. It is available on Commodore VIC-20 and PC (Microsoft Windows).
The premise, in the publisher's words
In this VIC-20 game from 1983, busy store detective Barney Bootlace must appease the shop manager by running around the shop floor dealing with various problems, from dealing with lost property and children, to apprehending shoplifters and even dealing with planted bombs!
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Catcha Snatcha 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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