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Buřtík is a side-view action game released in 2002 for the MS-Dos platform, developed and published by Albisoft. Players control a perpetually hungry convict nicknamed Buřtík, who escapes from the notorious Pankrác prison to seek better food. His journey spans twenty distinct locations, followed by an equally extensive Arena mode, forming the core structure of the game.

The player guides Buřtík through a linear progression of levels, starting in Prague and eventually traveling beyond the borders of the Czech Republic. The primary objective is to fight through waves of enemies across these environments. Gameplay involves direct combat using a small arsenal of weapons, which includes items like a club, a flamethrower, and an original acid thrower. Players encounter approximately forty different types of enemies, some of which present significant combat challenges. The game also incorporates a relatively substantial number of dialogue sequences for an arcade-style title, which serve to flesh out the narrative of the escaped convict and contribute to the setting.

Progression is tied to overcoming the adversaries and obstacles in each location. The combat systems are central, with players utilizing the various weapons to defeat the diverse enemy types. After completing the main sequence of twenty locations, the Arena mode provides additional combat-focused challenges. The game maintains a straightforward action pace, focused on movement through side-view stages and engagement with hostile forces.