Lop Ears

Lop Ears is an arcade puzzle-adventure game with a heartwarming premise. Lop Ears, a cheerful little rabbit, strayed too far from home while playing. When he tried to return, he discovered that a new bypass had been built, blocking his route back to his family and friends . You must guide him safely home by exploring towns, gardens, woodland areas, and rabbit burrows. The game follows classic arcade adventure style: Lop Ears bounds about the screen, and you must collect, mix, and use objects in the correct locations to progress . You will encounter dogs, squirrels, weasels, and birds; some are friendly and helpful, while others try to turn you into rabbit pie . To keep your energy up, you must find and eat carrots . The puzzles seem impossible at first, but common sense is key—if you have a tin box and an opener, you open it!

ZX Spectrum

Published by Players Software in 1991 for the 48K Spectrum, this version was coded by Paul Griffiths with graphics by Michael Sanderson and music by Sonic Graffiti . CRASH magazine (Issue 89, June 1991) rated the game 84%, calling it a "great game that'll keep you occupied for days" and "definitely one for all mappers!" The reviewer praised the colourful graphics and lots of animation, noting the game looks a bit Dizzy-like (though there's only a couple of ways to draw a tree on the Spectrum!). The game supports Kempston joysticks and keyboard controls . The puzzles are described as requiring logical and lateral thinking, ranging from simple tasks to more complex challenges involving interacting with other animals .