The Muncher
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| The Muncher | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Beam Software |
| Publisher(s) | Gremlin Graphics |
| Platform(s) | Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum |
| Release | 1988 |
| Genre(s) | Action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
The Muncher is a video game for the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum that was released in 1988.[1] It was produced by Beam Software and released by Gremlin Graphics. The game involves the monster from Chewits attacking modern day Japan.[2]
Gameplay
[edit]The objective is to cause as much destruction as possible in a 2D setting town. Points are awarded for various buildings destroyed. The monster has fire breath and can destroy buildings in this way.
Reception
[edit]| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Crash | 80%[3] |
| Sinclair User | 94%[4] |
| Your Sinclair | 8/10 [5] |
| Zzap!64 | 71%[6] |
The game received generally favorable reviews, with Mark Caswell of Crash magazine calling it "g-r-r-rreat stomping, frazzling, crushing fun!"[3] Duncan MacDonald of Your Sinclair called it "A large sprite, prehistoric mega-romp and smash-em up with the emphasis on total destruction," but warned the reader, claiming the game had a "syrupy control response."[5]
Legacy
[edit]The game was issued on the Commodore Format magazine as a full version game in December 1992.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Muncher". SpectrumComputing.co.uk.
- ^ "Full Page Advert". Sinclair User. No. 84. March 1989. p. 97.
- ^ a b "Reviews". Crash. No. 56. September 1988. pp. 22–23.
- ^ "T-Wrecks". Sinclair User. No. 77. August 1988. pp. 12–13.
- ^ a b "The Muncher". Your Sinclair. No. 37. January 1989. p. 40.
- ^ "The Muncher". Zzap!64. No. 50. June 1989. p. 37.
- ^ "Commodore Format Power Pack 27 for Commodore 64 (1992) - MobyGames". MobyGames.
External links
[edit]- The Muncher at SpectrumComputing.co.uk
- The Muncher at Lemon 64
- The Muncher at MobyGames
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