Ollie's Follies C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Action

Ollie's Follies

SystemCommodore 64
Released1984
GenreAction
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 3

Ollie's Follies arrived on the Commodore 64 in 1984 as an action game.

It landed about 2 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1984 include Space Taxi, Raid over Moscow and Zaxxon.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Ollie's Follies is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Ollie's Follies walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Ollie's Follies FAQ

When did Ollie's Follies come out on the C64?

Ollie's Follies was released for the Commodore 64 in 1984.

How long does Ollie's Follies take to play?

As an action game, Ollie's Follies typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Ollie's Follies on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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