Wu Lung

Wu Lung

Commodore 64 - Europe - 1st edition.

Developer CSJ Computersoft GmbH Publisher CSJ Computersoft GmbH Published 1987-??-?? Platforms Commodore 16, Commodore 64 Genres Cards, Match-finding, Passive puzzle, Puzzle, Single-screen Multiplayer Alternating versus Distribution Commercial

Wu Lung is a mahjong solitaire puzzle video game developed and published by CSJ Computersoft in 1987 for the Commodore 16 and Commodore 64. The game has the typical turtle layout, supports alternating 2-player versus mode. It is effectively a superior version of the Commodore port of Shanghai.

Personal

Own?	No.
Won?	Yes.
Finished	Commodore 64: 2024-09-03 / Commodore 16: 2024-09-04.

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Review

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Best Version: Commodore 16

Good

• The game provided a better mahjong solitaire experience than Activision's port of Shanghai.
• The two-player versus mode is a nice addition.

Bad

• The graphics are pretty ugly and the monochromatic tiles makes it very difficult to tell the different symbols apart. Also, coloring the tiles differently to simulate layers is better then nothing, but it's a far cry from simulated 3D tiles, and the default color options do not have a high contrast. The Commodore 16 port is actually superior having more color options available.
• The game was made with the Commodore 16 in mind, so the Commodore 64 port doesn't take advantage of the platform's better hardware.
• The game deals out the tiles completely at random with no option to guarantee winnable layouts. This is how the game is traditionally played, but results in a lot more losses.
• The game doesn't do much other than simulate the most basic form of mahjong solitaire, which isn't much.

Ugly

• The game lacks sound entirely.

Media

Box Art

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  Commodore 64/Commodore 16 - Europe.

Documentation

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  Manual - Commodore 64/Commodore 16 - Europe.

Videos

Game play - Commodore 64.

Game play - Commodore 16.

Play Online

Commodore 16, Commodore 64

Representation

Strong female character?	Fail	There are no characters.
Bechdel test?	Fail	There are no characters.
Strong person of color character?	Fail	There are no characters.
Queer character?	Fail	There are no characters.

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