Molecule Man (video game)

Molecule Man

Cover art
Developer(s) Robin Thompson
Publisher(s) Mastertronic
Platform(s) ZX Spectrum, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, Amstrad CPC, MSX
Release date(s) 1986
Genre(s) Arcade adventure
Mode(s) Single-player

Molecule Man is an isometric 3D arcade adventure game released by Mastertronic in 1986 for a variety of 8-bit home computers. A level editor is included which enables the player to design their own mazes.

Plot

Molecule Man is trapped in a radioactive maze and must reach the escape teleport before the radiation kills him.

Gameplay

The player controls the Molecule Man in his quest to escape within a time limit. He must find the teleport and repair it using 16 circuit board pieces that are scattered around the maze. Bombs must be purchased to blow open inaccessible areas. Meanwhile, the radiation is killing him and health pills must be purchased to prolong his life.

Coins can be found lying around. These must be collected and taken to dispensers to purchase bombs and pills.

Reviews

References

  1. "Molecule Man Review", ZX Computing, September 1986
  2. "Molecule Man Review", Sinclair User, August 1986

External links

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