1984 Strange Loop software (UK)
by C.Goodwin
Also known as Piromania, this is a surprisingly good early platform game, very addictive and with a few fun original details. Your job is to put out all fires that arise in each of the Automata Towers. There are people running around the corridors, they wont harm you, but they can worsen things, like leave dynamite scattered around ready to explode, or get burned and intensify the flames.
You can use a bucket and refill it under a tap of water or use the fire extinguishers to put out the fires.
Pi-man, who is the real culprit, is always lurking around and setting fire to any flammable stuff. If you throw a bucket of water at him he will fall down and die, but beware not to get burned by the trail of fire he lefts on the floor.
There are other fun elements, like a magenta elephant that runs around putting out fire and helping you out.
It's not easy to control Walter, our little fireman, his movements remind the way Mario moves, sliding before stopping, unusual at the time.
Although simple this is a very addictive and entertaining game. There are a few letdowns like with all Pi-Man games, and even bugs to the game, but by no means spoil the fun of it.
Review by YOR on 27 Nov 2017 (Rating: 2)
You move quite fast, too fast maybe, which makes controlling a nightmare. The idea is good, it's just too bad the gameplay isn't executed well enough to make it work.
