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Manic Miner

published by Bug Byte, Software Projects

1 July 198320
NintendoGBAAmigaCommodore 64ZX SpectrumMSXAmstrad CPCDragon 32/64MobileiOS

Reader score

7.5/ 10

70 votes

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About

You play the role of Miner Willy, a bold explorer and adventurer. He discovers a network of underground caverns used by an advanced but now extinct civilization, and realizes that the mines contain lucrative metal ores. Through 20 caverns, Willy must collect all treasures before the time (air) runs out, watching out for the nasty guardians, the obstacles, long falls, quicksands and all elements to be found in a classic platform game.

The game is linear, and each room's exit only becomes available once all the items have been collected. Close contact with an enemy or stationary hazard, or falling a great distance, causes the player to lose a life and restart the level.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Side view

Mods

Manic Miner: Super Pre-School EditionManic Miner: Neighbours - Allana Truman

Remade as

Languages

1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English——

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Touch Screen

Number of Offline Players

1 Player

Box art

Also known as

Manic Miner starring Miner Willy — Tag-lined title

Manic Miner: ZX Spectrum HD — iPad title

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Facts

Released

1 July 1983

Platforms

NintendoGBAAmigaCommodore 64ZX SpectrumMSXAmstrad CPCDragon 32/64MobileiOSBBC MicroiPadPCWindowsbadaOricCommodore 16, Plus/4Memotech MTXTatung Einstein

Standing

Top 62% by want to play

Tags

Side viewFixed / flip-screenPlatformDirect controlFantasy