Originally a smash-hit in the arcades, Q*bert bounced onto the NES in 1989 to bring its classic isometric puzzle-action to home consoles. Players control the titular orange character as he navigates a pyramid-shaped playfield, striving to survive against a bizarre cast of enemies while completing each level's objective.
How to Play
The goal is to hop around the isometric pyramid structure, changing the color of every surface to match the target color for the round. Be careful to avoid enemies like Coily the snake and Ugg, who will chase you down or block your path. In your browser, use the arrow keys to move diagonally across the pyramid, Z or X for your action buttons, and Enter to start the game.
Tips
- Lure Coily to the edge of the pyramid and hop onto a flying disc to send the snake plummeting off the board.
- Green characters like Slick and Sam will revert your colored tiles back to their original state, so catch them quickly before they undo your work.
- Remember that the controls are oriented diagonally to match the isometric perspective, which may take a few rounds to get used to.
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