MONTY ON THE RUN (1985)
- Download the game as TAP/TZX
- Play the tape for a real Spectrum
- Run the game in an online ZX Spectrum emulator
Monty on the Run is a 1985 video game published by Gremlin Graphics Software for the ZX Spectrum 48K. The project was designed by Peter M. Harrap, with inlay and poster art provided by David Bracher.
As an arcade platformer, the game supports one player and offers compatibility with the Interface 2 controller. The gameplay focuses on navigating complex platform-based levels, reflecting the core mechanics of the genre at the time.
The game was sold on cassette for £7.95. Beyond the ZX Spectrum, it was released on several other platforms, including Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, and Commodore Plus/4.
The game received an average magazine score of 81.29%. It earned the 'Crash Smash' award from Crash magazine and was recognized as a 'C+VG Blitz Game' by Computer & Video Games.
The game gained popularity in the USSR through cracked cassette versions by Satansoft and DRJ, as well as TR-DOS adaptations by Hacker Killer, Norton, and Slider'05. Gaming magazines frequently featured POKE codes to help players obtain infinite lives.
Found 4 cracked versions (releases) of the game
