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Alley Cat

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description Alley Cat Overview

Alley Cat was developed by Bill Williams and released by Synapse Software in 1983 for Atari 8-bit computers. The game features Freddy the Cat navigating residential environments to pursue Felicia, with a later IBM PC version utilizing four-color CGA graphics. An IBM PCjr port was also produced in 1984.

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info Alley Cat Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1983

help Alley Cat FAQ

Who created the original Alley Cat game?

Alley Cat was programmed by Bill Williams, one of the notable Atari 8-bit designers, and released by Synapse Software in 1983. Williams also created well-remembered titles like Necromancer and Salmon Run before his death in 1998.

How do you actually play Alley Cat?

You control Freddy the Cat, jumping along fences and into open apartment windows while dodging thrown boots and hostile dogs. Inside each room is a mini-game, such as catching fish inside a giant fishbowl while avoiding an electric eel, that you must complete to progress.

What is the goal with Felicia in Alley Cat?

Felicia is the female cat Freddy is trying to impress, and reaching her requires clearing the indoor mini-games and dealing with the dogs that pursue you. Winning Felicia's affection triggers a bonus courtship sequence before the game loops at a harder difficulty.

Was Alley Cat ever released for IBM PCs?

Yes, IBM published a PC version using four-color CGA graphics, and the game was also released for the IBM PCjr. It remains one of the most commonly played titles in Atari 8-bit emulation and is widely circulated as abandonware.

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