The ZX Spectrum version of Dennis Caswell‘s classic platform/puzzle game, Impossible Mission, was first published in 1985 by US Gold. It is an okay adaptation. Playable, but nothing special.
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Impossible Mission, Amstrad CPC
Another decent conversion of a classic game to the Amstrad. Impossible Mission was developed by Epyx and published by US Gold in 1986.
Rick Dangerous 2, Commodore 64
Rick Dangerous 2 is the 1990 sequel to the original platform game, Rick Dangerous. It was published by Micro Style (a sub-label of Microprose), and was once again developed by Core Design of Derby.
Rick Dangerous, Commodore 64
Rick Dangerous is a well-known platform game that parodies the tomb-raiding adventures of Indiana Jones. It was developed by Core Design and first published by Firebird Software in 1989.
Noobow, Game Boy
Developed and published exclusively for the original black and white Game Boy by Irem in 1992, Noobow (aka Nōbow) is a cute platform/puzzle game that was only ever released in Japan. Thankfully, a fan translation patch makes this game playable to non Japanese-speakers.
Knuckles’ Chaotix, Sega 32X
Knuckles’ Chaotix is a platform game, published for the Sega 32X in 1995, that is a spin-off from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It features Knuckles the Echidna (who first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog 3), and a rather unique partner system where characters are tethered to each other by a rubber band.
Super Mario Land, Game Boy
Super Mario Land is a flagship platform game on the Nintendo Game Boy. It was released in April 1989, as one of four launch titles for the console. It is the first handheld entry in the Super Mario series, as well as the first main Mario game not designed by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto.
Sir Lancelot, Amstrad CPC
An Amstrad conversion of the minor hit, Sir Lancelot, which was first seen on the ZX Spectrum. It was published by Melbourne House in 1984.
Montezuma’s Revenge, Atari 2600
The Atari 2600 port of Robert Jaeger‘s classic platform adventure, Montezuma’s Revenge, is a cut-down version of the original. It reportedly has half the number of rooms seen in the original Atari 8-bit version. That said: it’s still relatively authentic in its look and feel.
Donkey Kong, ZX Spectrum
The officially-licensed ZX Spectrum version of Donkey Kong was developed by Sentient Software for Ocean Software and was initially released in 1986.