Manic Miner was created on the 16K ZX81 by Ales Martinik in 2001 (poss. 2002) Conf.1984
It was originally released by Bug Byte Software & Re-released by Software Projects in 1983
Thanks to Sinclair Computer Collection FB page for bringing the game to my attention - / sinclaircollection
and also to the Central Cavern (The Wonderful World of Willy) Facebook group too for not only showing it to me but hosting it on their page too - / 1572079626367469
It's available to download over at jswremakes.emuu...
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You can download a ZX81 emulator here - sourceforge.ne...
Rastislav Rihack provided me with a bit more information and also updated date of creation of Manic Miner on the ZX81, which you can read the translated version (thanks again Rastislav) below.
Ales Martinik - "Yes, it was me, who during the holiday in 1984 "down-ported" and optimized Manic Minder to fit into 16KB ZX81. Original game on Spectrum is 48KB and is written very clear (author was 14), so the data storage could be optimized. Worst problem was the pseudo-graphics for ZX81, because from the 256 combination of 8 pixels were available only something about 120, so the proper combination must be chosen to make "persons", monsters and bushes look realistic."
Original source - www.oldcomp.cz/...
#ZX81 #ManicMiner #retrogaming
25 авг 2024
