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