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42 year
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old / 1983 Year
Game Controls
Spelunker.
"Spelunker is a vintage 1983 platform game where players navigate through a colossal cave in search of treasure. Encounter bats, ghosts, and challenging terrain as you manage your air supply and use tools like dynamite and flares to progress.
"Embark on a nostalgic journey with Spelunker, an iconic platform game from 1983. Developed by Tim Martin and MicroGraphicImage, this classic game immerses players in a colossal cave adventure where the ultimate goal is to uncover the fabulous treasure hidden at the bottom. The game presents a series of challenges, including water hazards, uneven terrain, steam vents, and small ledges. Players must manage a finite supply of fresh air, which can be replenished at various points. Encounter unique enemies such as large bats dropping deadly guano and a ghost haunting the cave, attempting to transport the player to the shadow world. Use your air tank or Phantom Blaster to push away the ghost, but be mindful of the air supply. Collect essential tools, including dynamite, flares, and keys to progress through the game. Beware, this retro game requires precise positioning and timing for jumps, adding to the game's thrill and difficulty. Spelunker was initially released for Atari 8-bit computers and later ported to Commodore 64, NES, and MSX. The game's splash screen features an excerpt of Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition as background music. Embrace the retro gaming nostalgia with Spelunker.
Game Controls
Players use the keyboard to control the game character. The 'D' key is used to drop and ignite dynamite, and the 'F' key is used to launch flares. The spacebar helps to push away ghosts but leaves the player immobilized for a few seconds.
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