Redhawk

About

Redhawk is a 1986 text adventure where players toggle between Kevin Oliver, a regular guy, and his superhero persona to stop threats. Using a command-driven parser, you fight crime or cause chaos with actions like arrest or hit while tracking energy, money, and public opinion. Your choices determine your legacy, boost hero status by saving the city or embrace villainy at the cost of infamy. Set on Commodore 64 and Spectrum, it balances puzzle-solving with timed decisions. The game’s comic book visuals stand out, rendering each move in a hand-illustrated style. Failing to solve puzzles fast enough triggers a citywide explosion, adding pressure to every command. While dated by modern standards, its dual-identity mechanics and reputation system earned it a niche reputation among retro enthusiasts. A brisk 130-word count.

Storyline

Ordinary Kevin Oliver shouts "KWAH" and becomes REDHAWK, superhero extraordinaire, in this original comic strip adventure. Alternating between the characters of REDHAWK and Kevin, you must use all your superhumans skills to battle against the arch-villains and criminals who pose a threat to your city. At the same time you must keep a careful check on your popularity rating, your energy level and have enough money to get you around! But remember -time is of the essence, and unless you cope with the challenging problems posed in this unique graphic adventure, the whole city will go up in a big bang!