The Heist is an arcade developed by Livesay Computer Games, Inc., released 31 December 1983 on ColecoVision, Apple II, Commodore C64/128/MAX and FM-7.
What The Heist is
The Heist is an arcade game developed by Livesay Computer Games, Inc. and released in 1983. It was published by Aackonsoft International. It is available on ColecoVision, Apple II, Commodore C64/128/MAX, FM-7, MSX and PC-8800 Series.
The premise, in the publisher's words
As a cat burglar, it's up to you to collect all of the valuable paintings from each level while avoiding security systems, pits and robotic sentries which move back and forth. Each level is comprised of three floors and ladders connecting them. Your cat burglar has only the ability to jump, and you must rely entirely on that to keep you alive.
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
The Heist 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
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
The Heist — frequently asked questions
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