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Fred

The game consists of 6 levels, on which you must obtain treasures and - of course - a map that allows you to leave the labyrinthine pyramid alive. You must avoid dangerous acid drops, mummies, spiders…

31 December 1984

Fred is an arcade developed by Indescomp, released 31 December 1984 on Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.

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What Fred is

Fred is an arcade game developed by Indescomp and released in 1984. It was published by Amsoft. It is available on Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.

The premise, in the publisher's words

You are Fred, an intrepid archaeologist, interested in visiting the pyramid of Tootiecarmoon looking for a new experience, and in search of treasures and great adventures.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Fred launched on 31 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Bomb Jack.

Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Bomb Jack.

Official trailer

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Screenshots

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Quick answers

Fred — frequently asked questions

When did Fred come out?
Fred was released on 31 December 1984 for Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.

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