Brainache

Moby ID: 188983
ZX Spectrum Specs

Description

The crew of interplanetary mining vessel ROTAR 1 have finished their mission in the STELLA mines on planet NESBIT, when their hapless crewman Harry 'Brainache' Jones realises he has left his equipment behind. Jones senses an opportunity to prove everyone wrong about him and lose his nickname, by returning to NESBIT and not only retrieving his equipment but also locating the fabled ANATESE diamond. As Jones, the player of this action game must pass challenging screens with hostile plants and mutated creatures - these must be avoided as Jones has no gun. Controls allow the player to take and drop objects, and climb ladders where appropriate Each item must be carried back individually, but other required equipment such as ladders can be carried alongside it. Jones has limited oxygen, and must escape before this expires.

Credits (ZX Spectrum version)

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  • Code Masters
Copyright 1987
  • Owen Brunette

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Game added by Martin Smith.

Game added October 31, 2022. Last modified May 3, 2023.