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Manic Miner |
matt
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| Posted on 13-04-2008 14:20 |
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Post your thoughts about Manic Miner here!
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RE: Collision-detection / The Warehouse |
andrewbroad
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| Posted on 03-02-2010 18:12 |
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In this version of Manic Miner, collision-detection for guardians is not what what it might be.
I think the vertical guardians in The Warehouse are supposed to be threshers. In the Software Projects edition, they are impossible triangles. I'm not sure what name to give the horizontal guardians...
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RE: Manic Miner |
malkyg
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| Posted on 08-02-2010 02:36 |
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This is my first post, as I've just found this site, and am already addicted to Manic Miner (the wife is not happy). This was the first game I ever owned on my ZX Spectrum, and it brings back fond memories, especially the fax noise it used to make on loading. I'm onto level 11 and am beginning to remember how frustrating it can be. I've no idea about any hidden items, or any way to get extra lives, so a bit of help would be appreciated. |
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RE: Manic Miner |
jongtfc
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| Posted on 08-02-2010 09:46 |
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Pretty certain there aren't any, to be honest. Keep going though - it gets easier. I'd say the first real tough level is Skylab (14?) although i do still lose lives far too often right at the end of the Vat. Damn yellow kangaroo! |
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RE: Manic Miner |
malkyg
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| Posted on 08-02-2010 14:20 |
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Jongtfc. You are right about that kangaroo! I also lose silly lives by trying to complete the earlier caverns too quickly.....must learn to take my time and save lives for the later stages. |
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RE: Manic Miner |
andrewbroad
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| Posted on 08-02-2010 19:48 |
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There are no hidden items, and - unlike the Spectrum original - no extra lives.
The last time I played, my browser was jerky, causing me to lose a life by jumping too early in Cavern 10 (The Endorian Forest); I reacted by losing my second life in that cavern with careless timing.
I then staggered all the way to Cavern 24 (Decaying Uranium Workings) on my last life before walking too close behind the green sealion, misjudging its right boundary and jumping too early.
I'll have to remember to close all other tabs in my browser if I'm going to try to regain the Gold Medal before March! 
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The aim of Manic Miner is to guide Miner Willy through each screen - collecing all keys and then reaching the exit
without being caught by the guardians. Use the arrow keys to move, and SPACE, SHIFT, or 'Z' to jump. 'P' to pause. Full instructions are at the bottom of the page. For the full list of high scores, 
