MANIC MINER - ZX Spectrum Game Review

Im on a roll.. here we have the 3rd Specy review and this time its for one of the so called 'Greats'. I know there is a lot more that could be said about the game but this is a little taster for you all.
And remember to Rate, Comment and SUBSCRIBE... Cheers ;o)

Game: MANIC MINER
System: ZX Spectrum
Publisher: Bug-Byte Software Ltd
Release Date: 1983 (UK)

Copyright Info: All images and game play clips copyright Bug-Byte Ltd and only used under fair use terms for game review

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[gamerslivingroom]

That's a painful piece of loading music. This is definitely a classic but I agree that Jet Set Willy is far superior. I'd love to see updated versions of these games with much more detailed graphics but with the gameplay entirely unchanged. I doubt we'll see that as most publishers would be too tempted to tweak the format to add perceived value for money.

[interghost]

@gamerslivingroom Yeah that would be cool.... I know there are remakes on the internet, might take a look to see what they are like one day. Or I could try remaking it myself, now theres a challenge ;o)

[realgroovy24]

nice music at the start

[interghost]

@realgroovy24 ha ha cheers mate, thanks for watching ;o)

[ComradeZX]

that emulator is very fast in comparison to the original

[interghost]

@ComradeZX Yeah but its the easiest way to record the game for youtube. Still looks great ;o)

[gdh82]

MANIC MINER is without doubt a Speccy classic! :)

Excellent game and excellent review - enjoyed the extra info you gave about the trilogy and posters, cheats, alternate versions etc

Look forward to checking out more of your reviews later.

Btw where can I take a closer look at these 'unofficial' versions of the MM ?

[DoubleLwithWARZONE]

amesome review man, oh i subed and check out my videos, but great review

[gamerslivingroom]

@interghost If you've got the skills then it might be worth a try but if you are going to invest all that time an effort in it I think Jet Set Willy would be a much worthier endeavour. I just think the concept of wandering the mansion to clear up after a monster party is so much cooler than just escaping from a mine.

[ComradeZX]

@interghost the Easy cap thing is good too.

[pedroftm]

yes its worth a look at mate, i used to love it

[pedroftm]

i wasnt a popular game but i liked it, its worth a look at mate.