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Ingrid Bottomlow must save her home village of Little Moaning from destruction by a greedy property developer, Jasper Quickbuck. To do this she must get the various uncooperative inhabitants of the village to sign her petition.
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The game has limited graphics on some platforms. A short novella by Peter McBride is included ("The 2nd Gnettlefield Journal") explaining the background to the story and providing hints for play.
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a very favorable review, with reviewer Keith Campbell calling it "the most enjoyable Level 9 adventure played to date" and praising its humor and difficulty curve.
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Having just returned from her "holiday" in the wilderness, the
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