LOCK'N'CHASE

Conversion of the arcade game originally published by Data East in 1981.


GAMEPLAY

Guide the thief Lupin around the bank vault collecting all the coins before making for the exit, whilst all the while keeping watch for the four pursuing cops (Super D) as they try to block your escape.  Use the tunnels on either side to evade capture, and close doors as you go to temporarily stall them.  Increase your loot by collecting treasure and money bags enroute should they appear.


CONTROLS

O - Move left
P - Move right
Q - Move up
A - Move down
M - Lock door (when adjacent to door posts)

All controls can be redefined on the menu screen, where joystick can also be selected.


FEATURES

Lupin
Super D (Police - Stiffy, Scaredy, Smarty, and Silly)
Doors
Money bags
Treasure
Cut-scenes
Highscore table
100% Machine code
AY music on 48K & 128K machines
Easter egg


CREDITS

Bob Smith - Game code, and loading screen, maze, and collectable graphics.
Lee Bee - Player and enemy graphics, and all AY music & SFX.
Allan Turvey - AY player, and Beeper SFX and music.


https://bobs-stuff.itch.io/


RELEASE NOTES

18/10/2025 - v1.00 - Midnight Brew commercial release
07/02/2026 - v1.00 - Public release