Roland in the Caves is an adventure developed by Indescomp, released 31 December 1984 on Amstrad CPC.
What Roland in the Caves is
Roland in the Caves is an adventure game developed by Indescomp and released in 1984. It was published by Amsoft. It is available on Amstrad CPC only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You are far ahead in time, the year 2464 AD and your Space Time Machine has landed on an alien planet, and being of an inquisitive nature, you decide to explore it. You have been gifted with a special kind of power that aids you when you are exploring strange planets. You are able to mutate into the alien beings' form. On this mysterious planet of Ivorus, the beings are minute and flea-like with amazing jumping powers.However, during your exploration, you take an unexpected trip and fall down and down and down through a deep and dark pot hole into a strange cave. All around you are flesh-eating plants, not to mention a hungry pterodactyl...... You must elude these dangers, so utilise your…
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Roland in the Caves launched on 31 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Karateka.
Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Karateka.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Roland in the Caves — frequently asked questions
When did Roland in the Caves come out?
Roland in the Caves was released on 31 December 1984 for Amstrad CPC.
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