Flunky (computer game)
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Developer(s) | Don Priestley |
Publisher(s) | Piranha Games |
Release date(s) | 1987 |
Genre(s) | Arcade adventure |
Mode(s) | Single player |
Rating(s) | N/A |
Platform(s) | ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC |
Media | Cassette |
Input | Keyboard, Joystick |
Flunky is a computer game programmed by Don Priestley and released in 1987 for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC home computers. It was published by Piranha Games. It is notable for Priestley's large, colourful graphics which, on the Spectrum, avoid attribute clash problems.
The player takes control of a flunky in the service of the British Royal Family. The flunky is given orders by various members of the family which he must carry out. When he is successful in completing a task, he can obtain an autograph from the satisfied royal. Once he has successfully completed tasks for several royals he can go on to perform the final task for Queen Elizabeth II herself.
[edit] Royals
The members of the Royal Family who are featured in this game include: