Roller Coaster vs Tarantula
In partial reference to this actually > https://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/discussion/56920/shrinking-fireman-vs-magic-knight/
Now take a look at Roller Coaster, its scrolly message / charset and movement/sounds
http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0004231
Then Tarantula:
http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0005146
:)
Same or almost the same charset, scrolly message 'setup' is almost the same with tune playing as each letter scrolls on, as well as movement sounds and control keys. Also share the 'shared/unused' bottom area of the screen for status etc.
Interestingly they both also 'share' pressing M to speed up movement, the jump and left/right keys and the sounds effects at life-loss and energy drain / collision appear identical too. :D
Now take a look at Roller Coaster, its scrolly message / charset and movement/sounds
http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0004231
Then Tarantula:
http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0005146
:)
Same or almost the same charset, scrolly message 'setup' is almost the same with tune playing as each letter scrolls on, as well as movement sounds and control keys. Also share the 'shared/unused' bottom area of the screen for status etc.
Interestingly they both also 'share' pressing M to speed up movement, the jump and left/right keys and the sounds effects at life-loss and energy drain / collision appear identical too. :D
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EDIT... No time to check but I'd almost put money on some of the R.C pokes working with this 'title' too.