A very well made Jump and Run of the early 8 Bit era. This here is the original Spectrum version from 1984, and after finishing the game I know why it's gotten it's reputation of being one of the best Spectrum games. It's not as hardcore J'n'R as Manic Miner for e.g., much more forgiving at the jumping parts with only a few times during the game where you need pixel perfect jumping and timing skills. Plus it also has some little adventure touches as in, pick up certain objects in the level to kill certain monsters. This starts in the first screen already where you need to pick up the bucket to be able to collect the coal, which is the whole point of the game :-). I knew of the games reputation but never played it before since this stream release and I am not regretting this decission. Game is awesome (if taken in context). The price point is pretty much perfect, 1.59 Euros for 2 hours of fun, and you can always try to beat it the old school way without the savegame feature, whic...
Wanted! Monty Mole
$2.99
- Release Date:
- Jul 1, 2022
- Developer:
- Gremlin Graphics
- Publisher:
- Pixel Games UK
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
Originally released in 1984, this classic platformer for the ZX Spectrum from British developers Gremlin Graphics saw players take on the role of a cartoon mole trying to grab enough coal from a South Yorkshire pit to warm his home over a long cold winter. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version.
This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:
Gameplay
Avoid flying pickets, carnivorous fish, deadly hairsprays, and a host of other surreal hazards while grabbing as much coal as you can. Be sure to collect the bucket from the first screen, otherwise all the coal will be invisible!This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:
- Saving/loading the game at any point
- Support for most modern game controllers
- Full control remapping
- Image scaling and smoothing options
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User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
4 user reviews
100%
Positive
User #293317
english
1 hrs at review
User #577846
english
10 min at review
The first in the series, The whole game is reference to the UK 1984 Miners strike. Watch out for Arthur Scargill!
User #520228
english
49 min at review
Great, but the wall with the Genie doesn't vanish when you collect the sledge hammer. Is there a fix for this? Great game though - terrific. Also, there's no Coal to collect and the scoring system doesn't work.
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- Memory: 40 MB RAM
- Storage: 20 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Wanted! Monty Mole cost?
Wanted! Monty Mole costs $2.99.
What are the system requirements for Wanted! Monty Mole?
Minimum: Minimum: Memory: 40 MB RAM Storage: 20 MB available space
What platforms is Wanted! Monty Mole available on?
Wanted! Monty Mole is available on Windows PC.
Is Wanted! Monty Mole worth buying?
Wanted! Monty Mole has 100% positive reviews from 4 players.
When was Wanted! Monty Mole released?
Wanted! Monty Mole was released on Jul 1, 2022.
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