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Spelunker

A miner has to find the exit to a world of wonders that is deep in the ground. During his journey he has to collect bombs to destroy rocks in his way, collect keys to open doors and pick up little potions that…

7 December 1985

Spelunker is an arcade developed by MicroGraphicImage, released 7 December 1985 on Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Wii and Family Computer.

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What Spelunker is

Spelunker is an arcade game developed by MicroGraphicImage and released in 1985. It was published by Irem. It is available on Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Wii, Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.

The premise, in the publisher's words

A miner has to find the exit to a world of wonders that is deep in the ground. During his journey he has to collect bombs to destroy rocks in his way, collect keys to open doors and pick up little potions that refresh his timer. Treasure chests can be opened for bonus items.
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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.

Where it sits in the Spelunker series

Spelunker is the second of 4 entries we hold in the Spelunker series. It arrived 2 years after Spelunker. The next entry was Spelunker II: Yuusha he no Chousen in 1987.

See all 4 Spelunker games in release order →

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When did Spelunker come out?
Spelunker was released on 7 December 1985 for Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Wii, Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.

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