Released by Software Projects in 1983, this DOS port of the defining ZX Spectrum platformer puts you in the shoes of Miner Willy as he navigates 20 single-screen caverns. The objective is to collect every flashing key in the room before the air supply runs out, then reach the exit portal to progress to the next stage.
How to play
Guide Miner Willy through each cavern, dodging lethal creatures like mutant telephones and poison pansies. You must grab all the keys to unlock the exit door. The game relies on pixel-perfect platforming, where Willy jumps a fixed distance and cannot survive a fall further than his own height. Use the arrow keys to move and Space to jump, avoiding any contact with enemies or hazardous floors.
Tips
- Each cavern has a strict air supply timer that constantly depletes; use it to gauge your route, but prioritize safe jumps over rushing.
- Willy’s jump arc is completely fixed once you leave the ground, so you must line up your leaps precisely from the very edge of platforms.
- Study enemy patrol patterns before making a move, as they follow strict, repeating loops without homing in on you.
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