Genre: Platformer
Publisher: Software Projects
Year: 1985
System: Amstrad CPC
Description:
Jet Set Willy: The Final Frontier is a platform game developed by Derrick P. Rowson and Steve Wetherill and published by Software Projects for the Amstrad CPC in 1985. It serves as an expanded version of the original Jet Set Willy, featuring 132 rooms—more than double the original’s 60. The game follows Willy, who must clean up his mansion after a wild party, navigating through various rooms filled with hazards and enemies.
The gameplay involves jumping and dodging obstacles across different rooms, each with unique challenges. The game introduces a “Cheat” screen, accessible only through cheating, as a playful nod to the community’s penchant for hacks. The Amstrad CPC version is known for its smooth scrolling and vibrant color palette, showcasing the system’s capabilities.
