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MINED-OUT

Originally published in 1983 on ZX Spectrum, by Quicksilva

"Amazing, absorbing gameplay, a really fun game" Spectrum User

"9/10. Really loved playing this" PC World

Idea of the game:

To cross a minefield over several levels and rescue Bill the Worm

All formats:

ZX Spectrum - 1983 - Quicksilva - £4.95

BBC - 1984 - Quicksilva - £6.95

ELECTRON - 1985 - Quicksilva - £6.95

Dragon - £5.95

Lynx - £6.95

Credits:

Design, level design and programming; Ian Andrew

Programming; Ian Andrew (Spectrum), Chris Andrew (Dragon), Ian Rowlings (BBC and Electron).

FUN FACTS

Credited with being the inspiration for the famous Microsoft PC Minefields game.
An 'off the wall' story appeared on the inside of the cassette cover.
Topless girl on the front cover - racy!
The success of Mined-Out inspired designer Ian Andrew to sell his previous business and set up Incentive Software, which later became Superscape plc.
Lots more information on this Mined Out Wiki.