# Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD

> Classic 1980s ZX Spectrum mansion exploration and item collection platformer. (iPhone/iPad app by Elite Systems Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jet-set-willy-zx-spectrum-hd/id418720728 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Elite Systems Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/339779247)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 1.89/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 74 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jet-set-willy-zx-spectrum-hd/id418720728/reviews.md

## What is Jet Set Willy?

NEWS FLASH! - the Manic Miner® app - a perfectly formed replica of the much-loved home computer game, with 3D voxel-style graphics - AVAILABLE NOW

Search the App Store for “the Manic Miner® app”.

IMPORTANT: To 'Save' the game go 'Back' to the Main Menu before quitting the App.

Jet Set Willy for the ZX Spectrum (an 8-bit personal home computer released in the UK in 1982 by Sinclair Research Ltd, which sold in excess of 5 million units worldwide) is one of THE defining games of the 1980s.

Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum is offered as an in-app purchase from within the Recreated ZX Spectrum app. The Recreated ZX Spectrum app includes more ZX Spectrum games plus Sinclair BASIC.

Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum is also available in this stand-alone form. It does not include any other ZX Spectrum games but it does include an infinite-lives version.

Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum is the 100% original ZX Spectrum game, written in 1984 and is brought to you - as an officially licenced product - utilizing our ZX Spectrum: Elite Collection technology.

Featuring:
- portrait and landscape play / display modes
- iDaptive (user-definable, game-specific joystick, keypad & canvas) Controls
- ‘auto save’, on exiting the game
- authentic 'Spectrum' sound

Jet Set Willy was published in 1984 by Software Projects. The game is a sequel to Manic Miner (1983), and is the second game in the immensely popular Miner Willy Series. The Plot: A tired Miner Willy  has to tidy up all the items left around his house after a huge party. With this done his housekeeper Maria will allow him access to his bedroom. Willy's mansion was bought with the wealth obtained from his adventures in Manic Miner  but much of it remains unexplored and it appears to be full of strange creatures, possibly a result of the previous (missing) owner's experiments. Willy must explore the enormous mansion and its grounds (including a beach and a yacht) to fully tidy up the house so he can get some much-needed sleep. Game-play: Willy moves from room to room in his mansion collecting objects. Unlike the screen-by-screen style of its prequel, the player can explore the mansion at will and tackle the screens in the order of their choosing. Willy is controlled using only left, right and jump. He can climb stairs by walking into them (jumping through them to avoid them) and climb swinging ropes by pushing left or right depending on what direction the rope is swinging in. The play area itself consists of 60 flick-screen  making-up the mansion and its grounds and containing hazards (static killer objects), patrolling monsters (killer guardians which move along predetermined paths), various platforms and collectable objects. The collectable items glow to distinguish them from other items in the room. Willy loses a life if he touches an enemy or falls too far, and he is returned to the point at which he entered the room. This may lead to a game-ending situation in which Willy repeatedly falls from a height, losing all lives in succession. Bugs: As originally released, the game could not be completed due to several bugs. Although actually four completely unrelated issues, they became known collectively as "The Attic Bug". After the player entered the room The Attic, various rooms would undergo corruption on all subsequent game plays, including all monsters disappearing from The Chapel, and other screens triggering instant death. Initially Software Projects attempted to pass off this bug off as an intentional feature to make the game more difficult, claiming that the rooms in question were filled with poison gas. However, they later rescinded this claim and issued a set of POKEs to correct the flaws.

About Elite®: Elite Systems Ltd was incorporated in England in 1984.

## Key features

- Original ZX Spectrum game recreation
- Vast mansion exploration
- Item collection gameplay
- Portrait and landscape modes
- User-definable controls
- Authentic sound effects
- Infinite lives version available

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jet-set-willy-zx-spectrum-hd/id418720728/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My childhood revisited

*2024-10-13*

Maybe it’s been updated since the bad reviews but it works perfectly for me and it was FREE! Took me right back.

### 1/5 — Not good

*2023-03-04*

I love this game as a kid but this is a disappointment. Does not work in landscape and there are plenty of bugs. I got stuck in a wall minutes in.

Pity.

### 1/5 — Poor game

*2020-01-05*

This app is abysmal, not got it to load once , you’re preying on people’s nostalgic memories of this game........ you should be giving everyone their money back and apologising for wasting their time.

### 2/5 — Used to work.....

*2019-04-25*

Just updated and now it keeps crashing. And I lost my saved games. That's another app now unplayable... Disappointed is an understatement.

### 1/5 — Update

*2018-10-05*

Great game did work, please update ios

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2017-10-25*

Got the latest iPad update and app is not compatible

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2016-08-14*

Paid for game but it doesn't work, would like my money back please!

### 1/5 — Jet set willy

*2016-05-31*

Have a lot of trouble getting this game to download when it does it keeps crashing don't waste your money

### 5/5 — Blast from the past

*2013-12-04, version v1.2*

Awesome used to play this as a kid

### 5/5 — A piece of history

*2012-06-01*

I love this game. Is exactly like it was. Only buy though if your a fan

## Frequently asked questions about Jet Set Willy

### What is Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD?

Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD is a faithful recreation of the classic 1984 ZX Spectrum game. It features the original gameplay mechanics, a vast mansion to explore, and item collection challenges.

### Does Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD have ads?

No, Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application offering an uninterrupted retro gaming experience.

### What are the controls like in Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD?

The game features iDaptive controls, which are user-definable for joystick, keypad, and canvas. This allows for a customizable experience tailored to your preferences.

### Can I play Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD offline?

Yes, Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD is a standalone game and does not require an internet connection to play, making it suitable for offline enjoyment.

### What devices is Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD compatible with?

Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It supports both portrait and landscape play modes.

### How often is Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD updated?

The latest version of Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD is 1.3.2, last updated on April 17, 2019. While updates may not be frequent, the core experience remains true to the original.

### What is the age rating for Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD?

Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD has an age rating of 9+. This is due to the nature of the classic gameplay which may involve mild challenges.

### Is there a free version or trial for Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD?

Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum HD is offered as a paid application for $2.99. There is no free version or trial mentioned in the provided data.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2019-04-17

* Links (from the News tab within the app) to the re-launched Kickstarter appeal for the Manic Miner® Limited-Edition Collectors' Print Playing Cards and for the Jet Set Willy® Limited-Edition Collectors' Print Playing Cards.
* More links to the now available Manic Miner® app - a perfectly replica of the much-loved home computer game, with 3-D voxel-style graphics.
* Support for the Recreated ZX Spectrum device.
* Enhanced compatibility with both iPhone and iPad devices - 'Universal' app.

### v1.2 — 2013-03-29

Updated links for MatthewSmithIsHere.com

### v1.1 — 2013-01-11

Minor Fixes
Includes limited edition artwork link

### v1.0 — 2011-02-11

No release notes.

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## More apps by Elite Systems Ltd

- [Manic Miner: ZX Spectrum](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-miner-zx-spectrum/id406164735)
- [Manic Miner: ZX Spectrum HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-miner-zx-spectrum-hd/id407872635)
- [Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jet-set-willy-zx-spectrum/id418193849)
- [Pyjamarama: ZX Spectrum HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyjamarama-zx-spectrum-hd/id446221420)
- [Cybernoid: ZX Spectrum HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cybernoid-zx-spectrum-hd/id446351308)

All apps by Elite Systems Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/339779247

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