Monty Mole and the Temple of Lost Souls

About

Monty Mole and the Temple of Lost Souls is a retro platformer built for the ZX Spectrum. You control Monty as he navigates a temple crawling with hazards and enemies to snatch artifacts and gemstones. The goal is simple: collect enough treasure to unlock escape routes while dodging pitfalls, spiky traps, and creatures eager to turn you into another lost soul. The game blends tight controls with maze-like level design, requiring precise jumps and quick reflexes to progress. Released in 2017 by Bubblesoft Games, this unlicensed title has become a niche favorite among retro computing enthusiasts. While the free download version is available online, collectors can hunt for the rare cassette release from Bum Fun Games. The game’s charm lies in its pixel-perfect atmosphere and the tension of balancing greed with survival, grab too much loot and you’ll slow down, making those deadly traps even harder to avoid. Community reviews praise its addictive challenge, with some players comparing it to classic Spectrum titles from the 1980s.

Storyline

Guide Monty in his quest to plunder the treasure and escape from the Temple of Lost Souls. Collect ancient artefacts and gemstones to open up hidden areas avoiding the traps and deadly inhabitants along the way. Get rich and get out...or stay forever trapped as one of those poor lost souls.