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Spelunker

1984 1 Players 66% Not Rated

In this game, you are a spelunker who climbs deep down mountain caves in search for treasure. The levels consist of many platforms, connected to each other by a riding cart, ladders, ropes, etc. You'll have to time your jumping well, because a slight fall will lead to your death, and the abyss is near! You should jump over various obstacles, avoid ghost-like enemies, climb on ropes, and use inventory items such as dynamite to create obstacle-destroying explosions that will bring you nearer to the desired treasure.

Release date
December 31, 1984
Developer
MicroGraphic Image
Publisher
Irem (licensed from Broderbund)
Players
1

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Spelunker

In this game, you are a spelunker who climbs deep down mountain caves in search for treasure. The levels consist of many platforms, connected to each other by a riding cart, ladders, ropes, etc. You'll have to time your jumping well, because a slight fall will lead to your death, and the abyss is near! You should jump over various obstacles, avoid ghost-like enemies, climb on ropes, and use inventory items such as dynamite to create obstacle-destroying explosions that will bring you nearer to the desired treasure.

Genres

Platform / RunJump & Scrolling

Modes

2-Player Alternating

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Developer
MicroGraphic Image
Publisher
Irem (licensed from Broderbund)

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Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1984 · Not Rated

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