Bigfoot , a challenging platformer for the TI-99, tasks players with climbing a mountain to capture the elusive creature at the summit. Along the way, collecting food and gold is essential, as it allows players to progress through the game. However, there's a twist: to collect one bundle of gold, they must first gather one bundle of food. The player's aim is to use their fire button to throw ropes, which serve as climbing aid. Once thrown, these ropes can be scaled up and down.
The game throws obstacles at the player, including boulders hurled by Bigfoot . If the rope near a platform edge is not positioned correctly, it risks being smashed by a boulder while attempting to climb. It's therefore crucial to throw the rope in the center of platforms for safer passage. In later levels, birds will swoop down and snatch the ropes, posing an instant danger to players who happen to be on a snagged rope.