• Completed & Reviewed by Vinny Mainolfi

Oh my god! Has anyone seen the overall game rating for Freak Factory that was awarded by ZZAP 64 magazine? Twenty-eight percent! What on earth were they thinking? I know the game doesn't look or sound too great, but it's still fun to play and worth a few more points.

Anyway, this ending was requested by Brendan Phoenix, who has been struggling for some time to complete it. I actually completed this game back in 1986 and remember that there is an ending; but instead of playing through the game, I decided to do my best to hack it (steady on)...

The End.

HOW WAS IT COMPLETED?: Here's an explanation as to how I hacked the ending: I searched the memory for the ending message text and then searched the code that initiates the message ($CC10). I had to change a few values and also moves some data to a new location.

SO WHAT HAPPENS?: Our hero is shown outside the factory with shades up and a smile on his face. The mad professor and his strange alien apprentices are now locked behind bars. The professor has a speech bubble with a scrolling message that reads: "CONGRATULATIONS. AT LAST I ADMIT DEFEAT. BUT YOU WILL NEVER KEEP ME BEHIND BARS. SOON I WILL BE FREE AND THEN..."

COMMENTS: I was actually pleased to see that this game had and ending, and it was nice to see it again. Like the game, it isn't going to win any awards, but it sits well within the game. It could have done with a different piece of music.

FINAL SAY: Give is a look and then put it to one side for another 20 odd years ;)

G.E. RATING: 5 / 10