''Monster Munch'' is a clone of ''

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'' programmed by Mark Trotter for the

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. It was published by Atlantis Software in 1983.

Gameplay

The player must guide the character of "Munchie" around the

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so that he eats all of the white dots. Munchie is pursued by

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s, which cause the character to be killed by a bolt of

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, losing one of three lives. Eating a flashing power pill turns the monsters blue, during which time Munchie is able to eat them for bonus points. A

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occasionally appears, which can be eaten for a mystery bonus. When all the dots are eaten, the player is presented with a new, more dangerous screen.

References

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