The Muncher
1988 video game
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The Muncher is a video game for the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum published in 1988 by Gremlin Graphics.[1] It was developed by Beam Software. The game involves the monster from Chewits attacking modern day Japan.[2]
Gameplay
The objective is to cause as much destruction as possible in a 2D setting town. Points are awarded for various buildings destroyed. The monster has fire breath and can destroy buildings in this way.
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Crash | 80%[3] |
| Sinclair User | 94%[4] |
| Your Sinclair | 8/10 [5] |
| Zzap!64 | 71%[6] |
The game received generally favorable reviews, with Mark Caswell of Crash magazine calling it "g-r-r-rreat stomping, frazzling, crushing fun!"[3] Duncan MacDonald of Your Sinclair called it "A large sprite, prehistoric mega-romp and smash-em up with the emphasis on total destruction," but warned the reader, claiming the game had a "syrupy control response."[5]
Legacy
The full version of The Muncher was included in the December 1992 issue of Commodore Format magazine.[7]
