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JSW Designer for Dragon 32/64
By Spider in Tools and Patches
JetSetWilly Screen Designer for the Dragon 32/64 range of machines.
As can be seen by the screenshots, it offers a screen and title screen editor as well as the ability to 'compile' the saved data into a stand-alone game with options on the total number of objects to collect as well as a 'finishing' room as well.
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Manic Miner (Dragon)
By Spider in Manic Miner [Originals]
Manic Miner for the Dragon 32/64 range of machines.
Two tape files (.cas format) are included, the one badged as a 'Re-Release' is more compatible with other variants such as the Cole-Co.
The first release retains the keypad protection, the code card is included. The 'Re-Release' does not have this.
Cursor Left / Right = Left / Right
Shift or Space = Jump
P = Pause. Any other key while paused to resume
S = Sound On
Q = Sound Off
The Dragon version includes two extra screens not seen in other versions, these are "The Dragon Users Bonus" and "The End"
Similar to the Dragon version of JSW, there is a built in cheat mode...
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JetSet Willy (Dragon)
By Spider in Jet Set Willy [Originals]
JetSet Willy for the Dragon 32/64 range of machines. These are tape .cas files.
Two versions are included as well as the four page code sheet.
V1 tends to ask for the code but the game seems to crash a bit, possibly due to emulation issues.
V2 (recommended) very rarely asks for a code and does not crash.
Control keys:
Cursor Left / Right = Move left / right
Shift or Space = Jump
P = Pause
C = Continue
Q = Quieter / Volume -
L = Louder / Volume +
Shift +A = Abort
The game features a few screens not seen in other versions such as "The Guest Room" , "The Pub" , "Hall Of Mirrors" amongst others.
There is also a in-built cheat mode for game, allowing you to move to any room. To do this:
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Jet Set Willy (Spectrum) Cheat
By Spider in Jet Set Willy [Patched]
The original JSW for the Sinclair Spectrum.
These are 'patched' games with a choice of two cheat modes. Simply put there is a choice of either:
1. Basic protection: "Infinite Lives" and "Fall Any Height"
2. Immunity: This obviously includes the above and adds immunity to fire cells, guardians and arrows.
For completely original (with bugs!) versions please see here and for original (but with the four official bug fixes applied) see here
A total of eight files are included, these are two versions of each of the following (one for each type of 'cheat' choice) , they are clearly labelled as to which is which
1. The 'Pre-Production' version, The in-game tune is 'In The Hall Of The Mountain King' (the same as Manic Miner)
2. The 'original' release. This has 'If I Was A Rich Man' as the in-game tune.
3. The VentaMatic Re-Release. This is based on the original release with a Spanish 'scrolly' message and loader. The code is otherwise unchanged.
4. The 'They Sold A Million' Re-Release. This is actually based on the 'Pre-Production' version of the code but has the four official Software Projects bug-fixes applied as well as bypassing the keypad entry screen too. This version was supplied as Speedlock1 protected. Care was taken to alter this without having to take the loader to pieces so it appears more or less original, the loading screen does state which cheat version it is however.
342 downloads
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Jet Set Willy (Spectrum) Sofware Projects Bug Fix
By Spider in Jet Set Willy [Patched]
JSW for the Sinclair Spectrum.
These are originals with the sole exceptions of having the four official Software Project bug fixes applied as well as a choice of bypassing the keycard. This was done simply to make it more 'friendly'. The Basic was very slightly changed to remove the embedded codes (for the English versions) to make it more readable (and editable!) too.
For completely original files (with bugs!) see here
Six files are included, these are:
1. The 'Pre-Production' version, this is most easily distinguished by having the in-game tune of 'In The Hall Of The Mountain King' (the same as Manic Miner)
2. The 'original' release, this was the most common one. This has 'If I Was A Rich Man' as the in-game tune.
3. The VentaMatic Re-Release. This is based on the original release with a Spanish 'scrolly' message and loader. The code is otherwise unchanged.
There are two versions of each. One with keycard still present and one without. They are clearly labelled as to which is which and the Pokes themselves are purposely applied in the Basic rather than altering the code block itself to allow for user preference and convenient editing if required.
The 'Sold A Million' Re-Release is not included here as it already has bug fixes 'factory applied' so qualifies as an 'original' release as such.
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Jet Set Willy (Spectrum)
By Spider in Jet Set Willy [Originals]
The original JSW for the Sinclair Spectrum.
Please note these are 'as originally provided' tape files and do not have any bug fixes (attic bug etc) applied! You'll also need the keycard with three of them as this is still present too.
For versions with the 'official' Software Projects fixes, with and without keycard, please see here.
Four files are included, these are:
1. The 'Pre-Production' version, this is most easily distinguished by having the in-game tune of 'In The Hall Of The Mountain King' (the same as Manic Miner)
2. The 'original' release, this was the most common one. This has 'If I Was A Rich Man' as the in-game tune.
3. The VentaMatic Re-Release. This is based on the original release with a Spanish 'scrolly' message and loader. The code is otherwise unchanged.
4. The 'They Sold A Million' Re-Release. This is actually based on the 'Pre-Production' version of the code but has the four official Software Projects bug-fixes applied as well as bypassing the keypad entry screen too. This version was supplied as Speedlock1 protected.
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JSW 4-Bug Fixer
By Spider in Tools and Patches
This is just a simple Basic program with the four bug fixes** in it as well as the keypad bypass. Its longer than it really should be by quite a way to make it easy to follow and edit if required.
Simply load and run it and play in the original JSW tape.
If you wished to save a 'modified' copy of the code block, simply delete line 440 or change it to include a STOP
** The 'Move invisible object from "Landing" to "Hall" fix' was very slightly tweaked to give the 'new' object a tiny square shape.
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Jet Set Willy 2 (Spectrum) Cheat Versions
By Spider in Jet Set Willy [Patched]
Jet Set Willy 2 for the Spectrum, note these are patched versions. For the original files please see here
The download offers two versions:
An original Software Projects release with the 'keypad' modified to accept any code (but no game cheats at all) as well as a modified 'fully immunity' version..
The loader for the 'any keypad code' version was very slightly tweaked from the original in that you get to see the screen (INK 7 vs INK 0) otherwise it is the same apart from a minor attribute swap on the 'picture hanger', this is not visible in the original due to black ink but stuck out when it was INK 7.
The 'full immunity' version varies a bit here with both a colourful 'what's included' page as well as the loading screen. A unique feature I added to this was to 'draw' the screen data after the attributes, giving the impression they are being added at the same time. This effect is really only visible at normal tape loading speed however.
The 'full immunity' version is just that, along with a minor tweak to ensure the 'Trip Switch' is always active too meaning Willy does not have to take a long route around the house to take a quick voyage on his Yacht if needed. Be aware of falling into the water though!
In summary the 'immunity' cheat comprises of:
Fall any height
Infinite lives
Immunity to fire cells
Immunity to guardians
Trip switch is always on
Enjoy!
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Jet Set Willy 2 (Spectrum)
By Spider in Jet Set Willy [Originals]
Jet Set Willy 2 for the Spectrum.
The download offers the original Software Projects release as well as the two re-releases by Richochet (Mastertronic) and DroSoft
The Software Projects version requires the keycard which is included in the download. The re-releases do not have this.
These are the original tape files and are not modified in any way.
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Manic Miner (Spectrum) Cheat Versions
By Spider in Manic Miner [Patched]
These are simply pre-built cheat versions of the Spectrum releases of Manic Miner. For original releases please see here
The download offers not one but two choices of cheating and these are additionally available in both the more common Bug Byte version as well as the Software Projects version too. The game loading Basic has been preserved to as near original as possible but the code block itself is compressed to reduce loading time.
In summary the cheat choices are:
1. Infinite lives, fall any height and infinite air
2. Infinite lives, fall any height, infinite air, harmless guardians and harmless fire cells (full immunity in effect)
As indicated above both of these variants are available in BB and SP formats, making a total choice of four tape files which are clearly marked as to which is which.
Regarding the loader and code compression:
I purposely ensured that the decompresser code returns to Basic after running rather than executing the game code immediately. This makes it very easy to alter or save the game code if required for further editing or suchlike.
To do this simply "STOP" the Basic at line 20 for the Software Projects version and line 40 for the Bug Byte version. At this stage you can then "SAVE" the game code as usual 32768,32768 for loading into an editor or whatever you wish.
Note that the call to 33280 is calling the decompression code, so if you are adding any pokes to the loader itself, do not add them before this has ran, simply add your pokes in the usual place ie: just before the USR 33792 statement.
Enjoy.
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Manic Miner (Spectrum)
By Spider in Manic Miner [Originals]
Manic Miner for the Sinclair Spectrum.
The download includes the following 'officially released' versions:
[*]Bug Byte Ltd - The original first release [*]Software Projects - The 'later' original release [*]Ventamatic - Spanish language re-release [*]M.A.D - Mastertronic Added Dimension (Mastertronic162 downloads
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Manic Miner Amiga
By Spider in Manic Miner [Patched]
Manic Miner for the Commodore Amiga
The submission contains two variants as they tend to work on different hardware configurations.
They are both (unfortunately) not quite untouched original versions however the 'trainers' can be ignored if required. The 'Mayhem' variant seems slightly more compatible with differing hardware configurations.
I recommend the following initial configuration on an emulator for best results: OCS or ECS (Full) chipset , 512KB Chip Ram , 512KB Slow Ram , 0 Z2 Fast Ram , Extra chipset either 'Generic' or 'A500'
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JetSet Willy 2 (cheat) BBC Micro
By Spider in Jet Set Willy [Patched]
Jetset Willy 2 for the BBC Micro, written by Chris Robson.
The download contains two .ssd disc files, both the 'cut down aka tape version' and the 'full disc' version.
Note these are cheat versions with immunity applied. The author of the cheat/patch is unknown.
The 'disc' version is about 95% identical to the Spectrum version in its layout and most of the familiar rooms are all present and correct. This version features all the mansion too, they are loaded in chunks as you progress through the game.
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JetSet Willy 2 BBC Micro
By Spider in Jet Set Willy [Originals]
Jetset Willy 2 for the BBC Micro. Written by Chris Robson.
The download contains several files:
1. A tape version as a .uef file , this is commonly referred to as the 'tape' or 'cut down' version
2. A disc version of the tape version as an .ssd , this is just a .ssd of the .uef above
3. A disc version of the disc version
That may not make sense but the 'tape' version is very much cut down and a lot of the 'mansion' rooms are absent to make room for the 'space' rooms instead.
The 'disc' version is about 95% identical to the Spectrum version in its layout and most of the familiar rooms are all present and correct. This version features all the mansion too, they are loaded in chunks as you progress through the game.
32 downloads
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JetSet Willy (cheat) BBC Micro
By Spider in Jet Set Willy [Patched]
Jetset Willy for the BBC Micro, written by Chris Robson.
Note this is a cheat version with immunity applied. The author of the 'patch' is unknown.
It closely mirrors the Spectrum version in the map layout.
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JetSet Willy BBC Micro
By Spider in Jet Set Willy [Originals]
Jetset Willy for the BBC Micro. This version was written by Chris Robson.
The download contains both a tape (.uef) and disc (.ssd) image. The game code is identical in both.
It closely mirrors the Spectrum version in the map layout, minus the four 'built in' bugs in that version.
35 downloads
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Manic Miner (Cheat Versions) BBC Micro
By Spider in Manic Miner [Patched]
Manic Miner for the BBC Micro. The conversion was written by D.J.Coathupe.
Two completely distinct versions are provided as separate disc (.ssd) images. Both versions feature a bypass to the inbuilt keypad/keylock protection. Simply enter any code or just press Return a few times to have it accepted.
1. Filename "Manic Miner Invulnerability" .
As the name suggests this provides near immunity during play. This does not provide infinite air, merely immunity to moving and static enemies as well as long falls.
Notes: Although the game will not immediately end when the air supply runs out, it will soon crash thereafter if MinerWilly does not complete the cavern within a timely fashion once the air is exhausted. It is also quite possible to stand on fire cells. Some small care must be taken to not jump out of the top of the cavern which again can result in a crash.
Both of the above small compromises needed during gameplay are very acceptable within this scope.
2. Filename "Manic Miner Level Skip" .
Notes: This version does not offer any extra lives, air supply or immunity! It simply allows you to choose the starting level. This in itself is a great boon if you wish to practise a cavern as the BBC version does not contain the ZX equivalent of a '6031769' teleporter routine. The game itself must be reloaded from disc if it is wished to change the level as the patch is applied before the game code is executed.
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Manic Miner BBC Micro
By Spider in Manic Miner [Originals]
Manic Miner for the BBC Micro. The conversion was written by D.J.Coathupe.
The caverns mostly mirror other versions with a few exceptions:
1. There is no 'Solar Power Generator' instead there is a 'Meteor Showers' cavern. This is just as difficult as Skylabs, if not more so.
2. The Final Barrier is also completely different in its layout too.
The download includes the disc version, a tape version and the keypad code sheet too. This is required for the tape version. The disc version also features instructions during load too, these are not present on the original tape version mainly I suspect for a reduction in loading time.
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JetSet Willy 2 Acorn Electron
By Spider in Jet Set Willy [Originals]
JSW 2 for the Acorn Electron. The conversion itself was written by Chris Robson.
This contains three files:
The tape (.uef) as well as both types of disc image (DFS .ssd and ADFS .adf)
The game code is identical however the disc versions include a loading screen too. Given the Electrons memory this version is in effect based on the 'tape' BBC Micro version, which is quite cut down. In summary most of the 'Space' screens are present but very few of the Mansion screens.
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JetSet Willy Acorn Electron
By Spider in Jet Set Willy [Originals]
JSW 1 for the Acorn Electron. The conversion itself was written by Chris Robson.
This contains three files:
The tape (.uef) as well as both types of disc image (DFS .ssd and ADFS .adf)
The game code is identical however the disc versions include a loading screen too. All screens appear present matching the Spectrum/BBC/Amstrad versions.
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Manic Miner Oric Atmos
By Spider in Manic Miner [Remakes]
Manic Miner for the Oric Atmos. Possibly *might* be compatible with the Oric 1 (if it has a memory/rom addon)
There are actually two versions of this present generally on the Internet. One is credited to Matt Smith (this is the one in French with the bugs) and the other also mentions his name (and mentions
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Manic Miner ZX81
By Spider in Manic Miner [Remakes]
This is the third party ZX81 version of Manic Miner, written in 1984. It is a standard ".p" ZX81 tape file.
It is not (given the limited memory available) identical to other platforms, however there are eleven of the familiar caverns present although its a fantastic achievement and credit to the author for being able to do this at all.
You do start with five lives instead of three however but the game is quite difficult so that is a very sensible compromise.
The game language is Czechoslovakian
A third party review of it can be found here (external link)
The scrolling message reads:
366 downloads
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Manic Miner / JSW 1 / JSW2 Combi (BBC Micro)
By Spider in JSWMM Releases
A compilation disc for the BBC Micro combining:
Manic Miner
Jetset Willy
Jetset Willy 2 (both the 'cut down' and the 'full disc' versions)
Note that none of these have any cheats applied, I've merely combined four disc images from the stardot archive, renamed a couple of files (to avoid conflicts) and created a simple selection menu to build this compilation.
I hope you will enjoy it. :)
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JSW Positioner
By Spider in Tools and Patches
A simple Basic program to allow convenient calculation of the starting position of Willy.
This is really more suited to games that offer multiple start positions as otherwise it is far simpler to move the position in JSWED or another editor. Games offering multi starts however this will assist as the default starting co-ordinates of one room may not be suitable for another.
It should be borne in mind this is a simple tool to assist rather than a 'solution' it simply makes working out a calculation a lot quicker than either calculating it yourself or inputting X and Y co-ordinates manually and looking at the result.
Although the calculations are provided in the excellent disassembly thus:
This is convenient if you know the exact "AT Y,X" spot otherwise it can become a bit annoying to re-run the calculation, especially if you accidentally mix up your X's and Y's. A simple input X,Y program would suffice however I felt the need for something a bit more friendly than "INPUT Y,X and display a result"
The 'Positioner' is intended to be very easy to use indeed. :) The program is reasonably well error trapped and you are not able to position him on the extremities of the screen which could cause potential issues.
Simply use the Q,A,O,P keys to move Willy to the correct location on the blank screen and the POKES (excluding the room #ID POKE which is 34795,#ID) are displayed in real time. This is a great boon as you can have JSWED open alongside to view the room layout to verify you have chosen the correct spot.
The file is a straightforward .tap , just load it into your emulator and away you go. There is no need (or point) in loading any game data, just load the positioner afresh.
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Jet Set Willy: The Nightmare Edition
By Spider in JSWMM Releases
Jet Set Willy: The Nightmare Edition
Experience the timeless classic with a refreshing wave of new challenges and surprises! Solve the mysteries and find all the items... and be quick!
Jet Set Willy and Manic Miner Community (jswmm.co.uk) is proud to present a new, enhanced version of "Jet Set Willy".
The project was launched in the Contributor Lounge of jswmm.co.uk on 26th October 2015. The founding idea was to have a new JSW build, using the existing 48K engine, "with a few minor tweaks to platforms and the like". The plan was also to have 256 items to collect and to locate them in interesting places where Willy might not otherwise venture.
The project exploded in the following weeks, when several Contributors joined in and launched an avalanche of ideas and suggestions for the new build. By the time "The Nightmare Edition" was ready for release on 26th January 2016, over 2000 posts related to it had been published. More than 100 working builds of the game were created, as well as various minor revisions and numerous working files related to the loader and loading screens.
The general ethos of "The Nightmare Edition" was to work within Willy's original mansion, whilst maximising the difficulty of the classic rooms. However, a few extra screens have been added, inspired by the mythology surrounding the game. Another notable feature of "The Nightmare Edition" is that all unused graphics that were buried in the original JSW game engine since 1984 have been recycled and placed throughout the layout.
The name "Nightmare Edition" was adopted at some point along the way to reflect the increased difficulty of the game and the devious puzzles designed to make the player suffer. The game contains a substantial number of changes, including technical novelties such as different tunes in various areas of Willy's mansion, and a suitably nightmarish font style! Unlike in the original, the time limit is a serious factor.
The team of Contributors have worked hard together to convert their enthusiasm for "JSW" into a final product both enjoyable and challenging to the members of the wider ZX Spectrum community. The end result optimises the potential of Matthew Smith's original game layout, somehow managing to be both reassuringly familiar whilst at the same time fiendishly difficult - all within the 48K game engine!!
A detailed readme file of the building history, credits and technical changes is included in the package.
"Jet Set Willy: The Nightmare Edition" can be completed without losing a single life. The game has been play-tested extensively and is believed to be bug-free. However, if you find any problems, please report them to us at the community.
Enjoy... and suffer!
The download contains the following formats:
Standard .tap file, suitable for general use and transfer to other formats such as +3 disk or Sinclair Vega.
High speed .tzx file, suitable for transfer to use on a real machine. This tzx version must be loaded in 48K mode only.
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