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Mutant Monty (C64/CPC/Spectrum)

In this surreal game, released in 1984 for home computers by Artic Computing, dodge dangerous enemies and collect gold across 40 fiendishly difficult levels. Levels include such bizarre environments as the Pit of Eternal Slime, the inside of a neutron accelerator, and the desolate wastes of Pithor.

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Developer
Artic Computing
Publisher
Pixel Games UK
Release
January 5, 2023
3 years and 210 days ago
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About the Game

Originally released in 1984 for home microcomputers, this surreal game from innovative publishers Artic Computing saw players take on the role of the titular Monty, who wants nothing more than to get rich and be recognized as a hero. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version. Contains the Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, and Commodore 64 versions.

Gameplay

Move through 40 different levels, including such bizarre environments as the Pit of Eternal Slime, the inside of a neutron accelerator, and the desolate wastes of Pithor. Dodge dangerous enemies and collect piles of gold. Once all the gold in a level has been collected, the exit to the next level will unlock.


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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