Spider Maze 2 [Commodore 64]

The New Dimension in co-op with Blazon is very proud to present SPIDER MAZE 2. A fun sequel to its cute arcade predecessor, which was first launched in 2018 . Unlike the original SPIDER MAZE, this sequel is more presentable, colourful and also very challenging as you progress through the game.  

Spider Maze 2 was programmed in Kick Assembler, with aid of CBMPRGStudio V4.7.0 and Exomizer V3.1.2 (Although level screens were crunched with V2.0.11). The game features the following:

• Multicolour loading bitmap 
• Animated multicoloured game sprites
• Front end presentation complete with hi score table (and saver on disk version)
• 16 levels of arcade style gameplay 
• More challenging levels (After level 4 is completed)
• Many different game wall backgrounds making this game more colourful
• New in game features: time, bonus, and rising spikes
• End sequence
• A hidden cheat - but of course I will not tell you how to find it
• Plenty of 8-bit SID music and ingame sound effects to listen to and enjoy. (Composed using Goat Tracker Ultra V1.5.5)

SCENARIO:

In Spider Maze, Fredrik the ball was exploring a cave, determined to capture all the diamonds to make him rich. He impressed his new girlfriend Ruby, who had a great relationship with Fredrik.

Unfortunately, Fredrik's success was short lived. Ruby got kidnapped by the Spider King, and has thrown her into the dungeon, ready to sacrifice her to - The Spider Lord. In order to save Ruby, Fredrik has been sent a challenge, in which he must complete. He has to pick up all the diamonds and give them to the Spider Lord, in trade to get Ruby Back. Fredrik enters the Spider Maze - even deadlier than before. Fredrik has a race against time to rescue Ruby.

PLAYING THE GAME

This is a game for 1 player only.

The object of this game is to guide Fredrik the ball around all 16 lairs inside the Spider Maze. His task is to collect all the diamonds. He will not be alone, because there are four deadly spiders that are out there to try and stop and kill him. Luckily the spiders jump from web to web, in two possible directions, set from them.

Avoid getting caught by the spiders. There are also two deadly obstacles you must watch out for, even if you are invulnerable.

OBSTACLES:

During play, you will come across different obstacles.

Walls: 

These will stop Fredrik from moving when colliding into them. The walls will do him no harm.

Webs:

These are unsafe obstacles which spiders will move and select their next direction. The spiders will move either one vertical direction or horizontal direction.

Rising spikes: 

The rising spikes will rise and fall. If you move onto those while they are visible, you will lose a life.

Skull and Crossbones:

The deadly skulls are very dangerous for Fredrik. If he touches those, a life will be lost.

Note: While you are dying, the clock will pause until Fredrik spawns back again.

COLLECTABLE OBJECTS:

Bonus: Adds 500 points to your score

Light Bulb: Gives you a temporary shield against the spiders. This will not work on spikes or skulls.

Clock: This will either help or hinder Fredrik on his quest. The clock will either add or subtract time from the time.

Note: The clock will flash red if time is being subtracted from the clock, or flash green if time is being added.

Heart: This collectable will award you an extra life.

WINNING THE GAME

The game is won after all the diamonds have been removed from the 16 lairs of the Spider Maze.

LOSING THE GAME

The game is over in two different ways. Either you lose all of your lives, or the time has ran out.

CONTROLS

Use a joystick in port 2

CONTROL - Pause Game (Pressing FIRE will resume play)

<- (Back Arrow) (while paused) - Abort game and return back to the title screen

CREDITS:

Programming, game graphics, sound effects and music by
RICHARD BAYLISS

Loading bitmap and front end logo by
CHESSER/BLAZON

Exomizer Decrunch routines by
MAGNUS LIND

Tape Loader source by 
MARTIN PIPER

(C)2026 The New Dimension and Blazon Games.

You are welcome to copy and share this game - providing that no part of this production is re-produced physically or digitally for sales/marketing purposes. 

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