Roc 'N Rope

Released1983

ColecoVision
Arcade
Atari 2600

About

Your player is a mountain climber who must avoid cavemen, dinosaurs and pterodactyls as he climbs up the cliff-sides. Your goal in each level is to climb up and reach a mystical bird with great plumage, while staying one step above the bonus timer which determines how long you may stay on each level. The mountain climber has only one ability; to shoot rope at 45 degree angles which he may then climb up to other platforms. His other action is a stun beam which will allow him to walk past enemies who get too close; but will only work horizontally from him. As for power-ups, on each level is (usually 2) a flashing diamond power-up which will make him invincible and allow him to defeat monsters. Also as a power-up are glowing treasures of some kind which are worth extra points.

Developer: Konami
Publisher: Coleco, Konami
Genres: Platform, Arcade
Themes: Action
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Side view
IGDB rating: 70 / 100 (5 ratings)
Also known as: Rockin' Rope, Roc'n Rope