Q*bert

by Jaleco

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002ST3J
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: Game Cartridge
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,149 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review

Arcade purists are already familiar with the quirky Q*bert, a fast-moving game that requires quick reflexes and loads of patience. Q*bert is an odd-shaped orange creature that leaps from cube to cube in a vain attempt to make all onscreen cubes turn the same color. As Q*bert lands on each cube, the color changes. This task is complicated by the presence of several pesky enemies, including a bouncing snake that loves to undo your efforts.

Q*bert is a perfect time killer--which makes this pocket-sized game particularly appealing. While the game does present a significant challenge at higher levels, many players will likely play the game for a quick fix of fun without advancing beyond the initial levels. Q*bert is cool retro fun. --Carrie Bell

Pros:

• Good, clean fun for the whole family
• Based on the classic arcade game

Cons:

• The gameplay and level design could be considered repetitive by more sophisticated gamers

Manufacturer Description

It takes fast hands and a sharp mind to capture space and save Q-bert from a dangerous cast of time-warping characters : Ugg Wrong Way Slick and Coily. Game features include 64 exciting rounds of play 2 levels of difficulty and 20 different playfield configurations. Avoid untold millions of whammy balls that are out to get you ! You test your reflexes both mentally and physically by jumping your way to safety.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 80's Atari Simulation, January 20, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Q*bert (Game Cartridge)

If you're a fan of the original Q-bert, then this can be just as enjoyable. Only difficulty I ran into was with the direction buttons. The control buttons on the Game Boy point N, S, E, W but Q-bert moves NE, SE, NW, SW. Poor Q-Bert committed suicide quite frequently until I overcame the perceptual inconsistency. You will also need very good lighting to see the graphics clearly.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars QBert...simply the best in video arcade games!, January 3, 2001

By 

Joseph R. Pringle (Vashon Island, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Q*bert (Game Cartridge)

Q-Bert is simply the best video arcade game out there! I have been hooked on it since Nintendo came out! I am now 38 and I love it even more! My kids are hooked now. It is great for strategy and thinking ahead. You have to plot your moves! I am waiting for them to sell it as a 64 game!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Q8 Bert, December 31, 2000

By 

Tim C Cooper (Big Rapids, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Q*bert (Game Cartridge)

This game is a lot of fun for the young and older age groups. This is a must buy game for anyone