Overview

Released in 1988 and developed by Walking Circles, this game is based on the popular British satirical television show ‘Spitting Image’. The game incorporates the show’s distinctive style, bringing its satirical puppet representations of political figures to the gaming world. It was available on popular platforms of the time, such as the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC.

Gameplay

The gameplay primarily involves players controlling puppet caricatures of well-known political and public figures. The core mechanic revolves around a series of slapstick comedy and fighting sequences, using the exaggerated puppet designs that ‘Spitting Image’ was famous for. Its humor and style are reminiscent of the irreverent tone of the show.

Trivia

The game stood out for its use of humor and satire, maintaining the edgy and comedic tone that fans of the television series appreciated. Although not groundbreaking from a technical standpoint, the game holds a place in the gaming and television crossover history due to its unique theme and the popularity of ‘Spitting Image’ during that era.