Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back

Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back is a 2D platform adventure developed and published by Palace Software. Players control a bouncing pumpkin on a quest for vengeance against the Witch Queen, reversing the roles established in the original Cauldron.

Gameplay

The sequel was designed around the pumpkin’s distinctive bouncing movement and introduced a substantially different experience from its predecessor. Some minor elements retained connections to the first game, while technical limitations affected features such as character movement and certain animations.

Release and reception

The game was released for the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC. Video game magazines praised its audio-visual presentation, while the difficulty of controlling the bouncing pumpkin was a common criticism. Despite this, reviewers generally considered the overall package good value.

Platforms

• Amstrad CPC
• Commodore 64
• Commodore C64/128/MAX
• Sinclair ZX Spectrum
• ZX Spectrum