Trullybug Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 What would you like to see in a remastered version of Manic Miner? For example, I'd like much more responsive controls (somewhat controversial because some prefer those Donkey Kong-style controls), like the ability to change direction while jumping, and a wider variety of classical music. I say this because I'm going to make a fangame of the original Manic Miner , and I'd like to remove the things that make MM less enjoyable. Conceptual image: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fawtytoo Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 I was going to make an HD version with full colour graphics, background images, improved sound effects and MIDI music, smooth animation and 60fps but have the gameplay exactly as the original. On 3/13/2026 at 3:40 PM, Trullybug said: and I'd like to remove the things that make MM less enjoyable. What would you remove? JianYang and Trullybug 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JianYang Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 On 3/15/2026 at 4:43 PM, fawtytoo said: What would you remove? I know you weren't asking me, but I would definitely get rid of the background images. Or at least make them optional. Trullybug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fawtytoo Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 On 3/16/2026 at 6:12 PM, JianYang said: I know you weren't asking me, but I would definitely get rid of the background images. Or at least make them optional. There's no background images in Manic Miner. I was only suggesting things that I would ADD. @Trullybug was referring to things they'd remove. JianYang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trullybug Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 On 3/15/2026 at 4:43 PM, fawtytoo said: I was going to make an HD version with full colour graphics, background images, improved sound effects and MIDI music, smooth animation and 60fps but have the gameplay exactly as the original. Sounds amazing! I'd love to play a remaster like that. I know there's Jet Set Willy for PC, but I've never heard of a Manic Miner remaster. When you're finished, be sure to share it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trullybug Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 On 3/15/2026 at 4:43 PM, fawtytoo said: What would you remove? I'd remove the conveyor belt mechanisms because they're not quite right. Or I'd improve them further. Because once you step on them, you can't change direction, and that's kind of weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trullybug Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 On 3/18/2026 at 3:43 PM, fawtytoo said: There's no background images in Manic Miner I think he's referring to Manic Miner for the Commodore Amiga, or the Game Boy Advance version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fawtytoo Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 8 hours ago, Trullybug said: I think he's referring to Manic Miner for the Commodore Amiga, or the Game Boy Advance version. Whoa! Yeah, well, I'd make them much more subtle than that. Just so there's some texture, but nothing vivid or distracting. Trullybug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fawtytoo Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 8 hours ago, Trullybug said: I'd remove the conveyor belt mechanisms because they're not quite right. Or I'd improve them further. Because once you step on them, you can't change direction, and that's kind of weird. Isn't that the point though, that you can't change direction? Especially given the levels are time restricted (limited air). Could you elaborate? jetsetdanny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trullybug Posted March 21 Author Report Share Posted March 21 13 hours ago, fawtytoo said: Isn't that the point though, that you can't change direction? Especially given the levels are time restricted (limited air). Could you elaborate? The point is that you move automatically, that it pushes you. Not that you can't change direction. At least that's how it is in the current games. Oh, and once you change direction, when you walk in the direction that pushes you, you can go faster. fawtytoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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