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    Lunar Jetman

    Game » consists of 2 releases. Released 1983

    The sequel to the popular Jetpac

    riostarwind's Lunar Jetman (ZX Spectrum) review

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    Mini Review: Lunar Repair Man

    I can't believe I'm saying this about such a old game but the new mechanics they added to this one made it a worse game. Sure at first it seems fine with the addition of a lunar rover that must be moved around to position it close to a alien missile base. To do this Jetman must repair the holes in the moons surface so the rover can get to the alien base before time runs out. Once time runs out it launches a missile that must be intercepted or the game will be over. Which is when the game becomes really random. Sometimes the missile is so close that the only way to continue is to sacrifice Jetman. The enemies in this game are also really random and if the game decides to speed up to 2x the normal speed then good luck being able to dodge that. Limited fuel was added to keep the player close to the rover but it starts becoming annoying if you need to scout ahead since it runs out really fast. Overall everything that was added made a simple fun game into a boring complicated one.

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      Simplicity Lost, Downgraded Game 0

      Jetpac was such an awesome game given the context of where it was released and at what time. Simplicity was key and Jetpac had it down so well, shoot, jump, get spaceship and/or fuel, win level. It was a lot of fun and addicting. Lunar Jetman bombs any shred of fun from the previous game. It is a more complicated game, it is a game with a sort of story, it is attacking someone's base and finally and most importantly: It's shit.The idea is something with potential but is completely squandered th...

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