Moley Christmas

About

Moley Christmas is a platform game where Monty Mole navigates holiday-themed levels filled with obstacles and enemies. Players jump, dig, and collect items to progress through festive settings, all while avoiding hazards like snowmen and Christmas trees. The game follows the same side-scrolling formula as its predecessor but adds seasonal twists. It runs on modern PCs and the original ZX Spectrum, offering a single-player challenge with retro visuals and chiptune music. Released as a free cover tape with Your Sinclair magazine in 1987, the game’s accessibility as a no-cost bonus made it stand out at the time. Though short and simple, its charm comes from the holiday aesthetic and the novelty of being a free standalone title. Community reviews note its quaint design and nostalgic value, with some players appreciating the throwback to 80s gaming. Others find it basic by modern standards, but it remains a curious artifact of early platforming.