China Miner is a platform developed by Interceptor Software, released 31 December 1984 on Commodore C64/128/MAX.
What China Miner is
China Miner is a platform game developed by Interceptor Software and released in 1984. It is available on Commodore C64/128/MAX only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
China Miner is a single screen platform game where you play Wally who is the only person to know the location of the Jade Mines belonging to the Pong Dynasty in China. On each of the 30 screens you must collect certain objects before collecting a key to move onto the next screen. As well as the platforms to negotiate you must also avoid the various creatures that populate the mine and if you touch any of them then you lose one of five lives, sent to the start of the screen and all objects reappear. There are various obstacles to avoid or use like lasers, moving platforms and platforms that disintegrate when stepped on. Falling from heights also lose you a life.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
China Miner launched on 31 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Bomb Jack.
Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Bomb Jack.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
China Miner — frequently asked questions
When did China Miner come out?
China Miner was released on 31 December 1984 for Commodore C64/128/MAX.
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