Auf Wiedersehen Monty

Overview

Monty On the Run is a platform-style game featuring Monty Mole, a coal thief fleeing across Europe to escape the Intermole agency. Players navigate Monty through 80 screens representing European landmarks, using various movement techniques like super-leaps and ceiling suspension. The goal is to collect Eurocheques and plane tickets while avoiding hazards. The game incorporates unique elements such as drunkenness effects from wine bottles and aerial combat sequences. As the third main entry in the Monty Mole series, it builds upon the gameplay mechanics of its predecessors while introducing new challenges and environments.

Developed by

Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd., Gremlin Graphics

Published by

Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd., Pixel Games UK

Facts

Game modes

Single player

Player perspectives

Side view

Themes

Action

Series

Monty Mole

Release dates

• Amstrad CPC: 1987
• Commodore 16: 1987
• Commodore C64/128/MAX: 1987
• MSX: 1987
• ZX Spectrum: 1987
• PC (Microsoft Windows): Jul 18, 2022