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Mutants (C64/Amstrad/Spectrum)

In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone pilot of a scout ship fighting to eliminate the threat of the Macro-Genetic-Mutoids, bio-engineered organisms that threaten to destroy mankind.

Developer
Ocean Software
Publisher
Pixel Games UK
Release
June 29, 2023
3 years and 80 days ago
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About the Game

Originally released in 1987 for home microcomputers, this unique top-down shooter from prolific software house Ocean Software saw players take on the role of a lone pilot of a scout ship fighting to eliminate the threat of the Macro-Genetic-Mutoids, bio-engineered organisms that threaten to destroy mankind. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version.

Contains the Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.

Gameplay

Choose your weapons, then travel to your choice of 15 diverse sectors in search of the Macro-Genetic-Mutoids, facing twisting mazes, deadly enemies, and fiendish puzzles.


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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