Mario's Quest

A face you could punch!

Mario's Quest was released in 1993 by Dean Sharples of Silly Software and is a Hunchback clone. However, this time we're an unofficial clone of that ridiculous Italian plumber, but the gameplay remains pretty much the same. The screens feature lots of tricky jumps, pesky platforms, and annoying arrows trying to kill you.

I adore the humble visuals, which use a cool 8-bit theme, and the music is superb, too. However, the controls are far too sensitive, so judging exactly where a platform ends - without falling to your death - is nigh on impossible. With a little tinkering to its code, I'm sure Dean could transform this into a belting platformer.

However, Mario's Quest is one of the most frustrating games I've played. An infuriating game!