Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
Attack of the Mutant Camels
Certified classic
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1983 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Jeff Minter |
| Publisher | Jeff Minter |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Commodore 64 in 1983, Attack of the Mutant Camels is a shoot 'em up developed by Jeff Minter.
It came out in the C64's second year on the market. Other notable C64 releases from 1983 include Defender, Aztec Challenge and International Soccer. Among the 157 C64 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
Jeff Minter also made Revenge of the Mutant Camels, Hover Bovver and Sheep in Space for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the C64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Attack of the Mutant Camels is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Attack of the Mutant Camels walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Attack of the Mutant Camels FAQ
When did Attack of the Mutant Camels come out on the C64?
Attack of the Mutant Camels was released for the Commodore 64 in 1983.
Who made Attack of the Mutant Camels?
It was developed by Jeff Minter.
Is Attack of the Mutant Camels multiplayer?
No. Attack of the Mutant Camels is a single-player game.
How long does Attack of the Mutant Camels take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Attack of the Mutant Camels typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Attack of the Mutant Camels on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.