| Molecule Man | |
| Developer: | Robin Thompson |
| Publisher: | Mastertronic |
| Released: | 1986 |
| Genre: | Action-adventure |
| Modes: | Single-player |
| Platforms: | ZX Spectrum, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, Amstrad CPC, MSX |
Molecule Man is an isometric 3D action-adventure video game released by Mastertronic in 1986 for 8-bit home computers. A level editor is included which enables the player to create their own mazes.
Molecule Man is trapped in a radioactive maze and must reach the escape teleport before the radiation kills him.
The player controls the Molecule Man in his quest to escape within a time limit. He must find the teleport and repair it using 16 circuit board pieces that are scattered around the maze. Bombs must be purchased to blow open inaccessible areas. Meanwhile, the radiation is killing him and health pills must be purchased to prolong his life.
Coins can be found lying around. These must be collected and taken to dispensers to purchase bombs and pills.
ZX Computing wrote, "No not another 3-D maze game! 'Fraid so".[1] A 1986 review for Sinclair User was more positive: