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The Lost Mines

The Lost Mines is a remake of the first game I made for MSX computers. In this puzzle game, you must collect all the resources to advance to the next level, avoiding the guardian and fighting against the clock. Old style difficulty with remastered graphics and sound.

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May 6, 2022
4 years and 89 days ago
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About the Game

The Lost Mines is a classic style game in which you will have to navigate through mazes while collecting gems and avoiding dangers.

Story
Blop is a young mining robot on his very first mission.
He was sent to explore an ancient mining complex build by an extinct civilization on a remote planet at the edge of the solar system.
His goal is to collect resources and earn as many benefits as possible, however, he meets a mysterious enemy who will not hesitate to crush him if he gets in his way.

Game overview
Play as Blop and collect as many gems as you can to earn money before the enemy robot steals them all.
Face the phenomenon caused by the Power Gems and discover the hidden passageways.
Avoid the dangers lurking in the maze-like mines and figure out the way to open the gate to the next level before the time runs out.

Features
• Fast-paced gameplay.
• 15 different levels, each with its own access password.
• Challenging difficulty.
• Two endings, based on your performance.
• Hardcoded pixel art cinematics in the style of the 90’s.
• Special unlockable passwords!