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Quick Step

Quick Step! is a unique take on the Q*Bert formula by adding two player action and a more frantic pace. You are a kangaroo who loves to paint trampolines green. However, a squirrel likes to paint them blue…

31 December 1983

Quick Step is an arcade developed by Imagic, released 31 December 1983 on Atari 2600.

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What Quick Step is

Quick Step is an arcade game developed by Imagic and released in 1983. It is available on Atari 2600 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Quick Step! is a unique take on the Q*Bert formula by adding two player action and a more frantic pace. You are a kangaroo who loves to paint trampolines green. However, a squirrel likes to paint them blue. Naturally, this can result in some hectic competition between the two. Jumping on one of the trampolines will turn it the color of your character and earn you points. During the game the trampolines scroll down to the bottom of the screen before they disappear. Naturally, you must avoid being on a trampoline when it disappears, otherwise you will lose a life. Occasionally, you may find a special square that will cause your character to flash. If you jump onto a trampoline where the other…
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Quick Step launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac and Zoo Keeper.

Released around the same time: The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, Zoo Keeper.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Quick Step — frequently asked questions

When did Quick Step come out?
Quick Step was released on 31 December 1983 for Atari 2600.
Does Quick Step have multiplayer?
Yes. Quick Step supports multiplayer.

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