# Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum > Classic 80s mansion exploration and item collection adventure game. (iPhone/iPad app by Elite Systems Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jet-set-willy-zx-spectrum/id418193849 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Elite Systems Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/339779247) - Category: Games, Action, Casual - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 1.67/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 8.1 · 74 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2011-02-13 - Data updated: 2026-08-22 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jet-set-willy-zx-spectrum/id418193849/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 - Explore a large mansion - Collect scattered items - Avoid hazards and creatures - Portrait and landscape modes - Customizable controls - Authentic sound ## Recent user reviews (10 of 33) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jet-set-willy-zx-spectrum/id418193849/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Not working *2025-11-04, version 1.3.2* Having spent nearly £6 for both manic miner and jet set Willy I was shocked to find neither of them worked on my iphone15. Unless you fix the bugs I can only assume this is a scam and people should avoid ### 1/5 — Does work with iOS 18 *2024-11-30, version 1.3.2* Don’t bother ### 1/5 — Terrible *2024-10-14, version 1.3.2* Complete waste of money ### 1/5 — Don’t work *2021-08-04, version 1.3.2* Waste of money they are conning people ### 1/5 — Does. It work correctly *2020-07-24, version 1.3.2* There is no way of settling the controls correctly. Have to play a bit hit and miss. Please refund me. ### 1/5 — Crap controls *2019-04-26, version 1.3.2* Great game on the Spectrum ruined by un responsive controls that sometimes have a mind of their own. Poor. ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2018-08-29* Does not run in ios11 ### 3/5 — Needs updating *2017-09-28, version v1.2* Won’t run with iOS 11. Was quite good fun when it worked. ### 1/5 — No sound *2017-01-07, version v1.2* Totally useless, sound doesn't work!!! ### 5/5 — Jet set *2013-06-29, version v1.2* I really love this game it brings back so many memories of the early 80's ## Frequently asked questions about Jet Set Willy ### What is Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum? Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum is a faithful recreation of the original 1984 home computer game. It allows players to explore a vast mansion, collect items, and overcome various hazards and creatures. The game is officially licensed and utilizes advanced technology for an authentic experience. ### What are the key features of this game? The game offers both portrait and landscape play modes, user-definable controls (iDaptive), and authentic 'Spectrum' sound. It also includes an 'auto save' feature upon exiting the game. Players can explore the mansion freely, collecting glowing items while avoiding enemies and falling too far. ### How much does Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum cost? Jet Set Willy: ZX Spectrum is offered as an in-app purchase within the Recreated ZX Spectrum app. It is also available in a stand-alone form, which does not include other ZX Spectrum games but does feature an infinite-lives version. ### What platforms is this game compatible with? The application is designed for mobile devices, specifically referencing the ZX Spectrum home computer. The description implies it is available on modern app stores, suggesting compatibility with iOS and Android devices. ### What is the gameplay like? The gameplay involves navigating Miner Willy through 60 flick-screen rooms in his mansion and grounds. Players must collect specific objects while avoiding static hazards and patrolling monsters. Unlike its predecessor, the game allows for non-linear exploration of the mansion. ## 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 Updated news page links and also added link to Ltd Edition Artwork ### v1.0 — 2011-02-08 No release notes. ## 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 HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jet-set-willy-zx-spectrum-hd/id418720728) - [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 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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