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BBC Microcomputer System

Manic Miner

1983 1 Players 100%

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, you must collect all treasures before all time (air) runs out, watching out for the nasty guardians, the obstacles, dead falls, quicksands and all elements to be found in a classic platform game.

Release date
December 31, 1983
Developer
Matthew Smith
Publisher
Software Projects
Players
1

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Manic Miner

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, you must collect all treasures before all time (air) runs out, watching out for the nasty guardians, the obstacles, dead falls, quicksands and all elements to be found in a classic platform game.

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Single Player

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Developer
Matthew Smith
Publisher
Software Projects

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Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1983

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