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The Muncher

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The Muncher
Developer(s)Beam Software
Publisher(s)Gremlin Graphics
Platform(s)Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum
Release1988
Genre(s)Action
Mode(s)Single-player

The Muncher is a video game for the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum that was released in 1988.[1] It was produced by Beam Software and released by Gremlin Graphics. The game involves the monster from Chewits attacking modern day Japan.[2]

Gameplay

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The objective is to cause as much destruction as possible in a 2D setting town. Points are awarded for various buildings destroyed. The monster has fire breath and can destroy buildings in this way.

Reception

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The game received generally favorable reviews, with Mark Caswell of Crash magazine calling it "g-r-r-rreat stomping, frazzling, crushing fun!"[3] Duncan MacDonald of Your Sinclair called it "A large sprite, prehistoric mega-romp and smash-em up with the emphasis on total destruction," but warned the reader, claiming the game had a "syrupy control response."[5]

Legacy

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The game was issued on the Commodore Format magazine as a full version game in December 1992.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "The Muncher". SpectrumComputing.co.uk.
  2. ^ "Full Page Advert". Sinclair User. No. 84. March 1989. p. 97.
  3. ^ a b "Reviews". Crash. No. 56. September 1988. pp. 22–23.
  4. ^ "T-Wrecks". Sinclair User. No. 77. August 1988. pp. 12–13.
  5. ^ a b "The Muncher". Your Sinclair. No. 37. January 1989. p. 40.
  6. ^ "The Muncher". Zzap!64. No. 50. June 1989. p. 37.
  7. ^ "Commodore Format Power Pack 27 for Commodore 64 (1992) - MobyGames". MobyGames.
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