Paperboy
Game by Mindscape
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Size: 1 Megabit
Save: None
Released: 1990 
Works with: all Gameboy versions

Opening Snide Remarks: An classic arcade game makes it's Game Boy debut. Will
it become a classic as well? 

Gameplay: Paperboy is a classic game with old-school gameplay.  You are the 
Paperboy and you are to deliver newspapers to the paper's subscribers. You
must avoid obstacles and hindrances such as bee swarms, the grim reaper, 
stray dogs, kids in go-karts, skateboarders, and many others.

Graphics: The graphics are decent, but that's about it.  The paperboy 
character is small and not very detailed, his enemies are small and less 
detailed.

Sound: The sound effects are okay.  There are the same sound effects if you
get hurt by bees or a dog.

Music: The music in this game is pitiful.  There is only one song in
the game and it repeats over and over. 

Play Control: This is the one area that this game totally gets right. The 
controls of Paperboy are simple, but not too simple.  The joypad controls 
your direction  and the "A" button throws papers.  The control is done
very well and is arcade perfect.  

Final Analysis: If you like simple games where the only point is to get a 
high score then this game is for you.  If you want a game with a long quest,
look elsewhere.  

Score 
Gameplay: **** 
Graphics: ***
Sound: **
Music: **
Play Control: ****
Total: 15 out of 25

Final Score: 60 %

Currently Known Codes: None