Mutant Night is a wonderfully bizarre 1987 arcade run-and-gun platformer developed by UPL. You take control of Mutron-kun, a mysterious, round alien creature tasked with blasting through surreal waves of enemiesโranging from skeletal monkeys to spaceships. Known for its distinct and eccentric visual style characteristic of UPL’s arcade releases, the game blends standard platforming action with highly unusual mechanics.
How to Play
In your browser, use the arrow keys to move Mutron-kun. Use the Z and X keys (or your mapped arcade buttons) to jump and fire your bubble projectiles. Your objective is to survive the strange enemy onslaughts. Unlike traditional platformers, repeatedly pressing the jump button allows Mutron-kun to hover and “fly” to avoid hazards or reach higher platforms.
Tips
- Watch your stamina: While you can mash the jump button to stay airborne, doing so for too long will cause Mutron-kun to suffer from fatigue, leaving him exhausted and vulnerable to enemy attacks.
- Hunt for pink pods: Break these open to find colored orb power-ups. These can drastically change the gameplay by spawning clones to multiply your firepower or turning Mutron-kun into a massive, invincible giant.
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