Monkey Labour - 80s handheld LCD retro game
$1.99
1.2for iPhone, iPad and more
8.7
12 Ratings
Dawn of Play
Developer
39.9 MB
Size
Oct 5, 2015
Update Date
Entertainment
Category
4+
Age Rating
Age Rating
Monkey Labour - 80s handheld LCD retro game Screenshots
About Monkey Labour - 80s handheld LCD retro game
"Monkey Labour is a lovingly crafted riff on Nintendo’s Game & Watch handhelds, but with its own unique gameplay." -- toucharcade.com
Features:
* Hours of endless fun!
* Try pressing your finger on the LCD screen!
* Retro handheld device revival!
* Immersive attention to details!
* Compare your scores on Game Center!
* Unique set of achievements!
"Perfect recreation of a 1980s Game & Watch device. Great attention paid to authentic details. ... Dawn of Play remembers those early handheld games, and pays proper homage with Monkey Labour. ... Our thanks to Dawn of Play for the trip down memory lane, since Monkey Labour is clearly a labor of love."
- Slide to Play
Mobot the robot is expected to mindlessly labor at his job deep inside the bowels of a corporate production facility while his monkey boss vents frustration by throwing obstacles Mobot's way.
Help Mobot stick it back to the system while avoiding being replaced by a cheaper model in this deliciously retro 80s style electronic handheld game rehash.
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"Gamers who remember the Long Long Ago will get a kick out of today’s leading Fresh Game, Monkey Labour. ... For a casual game with some very old-school handheld ideas behind it, but with modern additions like achievements and online leaderboards, look no further."
- Appolicious
"... retro fun reborn ... The gameplay is simple but brilliant fun ... Monkey Labour may well be our favourite new iPhone game."
- electricpig.co.uk
"Dawn of Play’s first universal application entitled Monkey Labour will instantly bring you back to 80's and help educated new gamers to the enjoyment of gameplay simplicity. ... Monkey Labour features simple but addictive gameplay mechanics that any gamer will quickly get, however mastering the game will prove harder to master."
- appversity.com
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Features:
* Hours of endless fun!
* Try pressing your finger on the LCD screen!
* Retro handheld device revival!
* Immersive attention to details!
* Compare your scores on Game Center!
* Unique set of achievements!
"Perfect recreation of a 1980s Game & Watch device. Great attention paid to authentic details. ... Dawn of Play remembers those early handheld games, and pays proper homage with Monkey Labour. ... Our thanks to Dawn of Play for the trip down memory lane, since Monkey Labour is clearly a labor of love."
- Slide to Play
Mobot the robot is expected to mindlessly labor at his job deep inside the bowels of a corporate production facility while his monkey boss vents frustration by throwing obstacles Mobot's way.
Help Mobot stick it back to the system while avoiding being replaced by a cheaper model in this deliciously retro 80s style electronic handheld game rehash.
*************
"Gamers who remember the Long Long Ago will get a kick out of today’s leading Fresh Game, Monkey Labour. ... For a casual game with some very old-school handheld ideas behind it, but with modern additions like achievements and online leaderboards, look no further."
- Appolicious
"... retro fun reborn ... The gameplay is simple but brilliant fun ... Monkey Labour may well be our favourite new iPhone game."
- electricpig.co.uk
"Dawn of Play’s first universal application entitled Monkey Labour will instantly bring you back to 80's and help educated new gamers to the enjoyment of gameplay simplicity. ... Monkey Labour features simple but addictive gameplay mechanics that any gamer will quickly get, however mastering the game will prove harder to master."
- appversity.com
Like us on Facebook: fb.me/dawnofplay
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/dawnofplay
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.2
Last updated on Oct 5, 2015
Old Versions
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
iOS 9!
iOS 9!
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Version History
1.2
Oct 5, 2015
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
iOS 9!
iOS 9!
1.1.9
Jul 31, 2014
1.1.9. Minor bug fixes.
1.1.8 Monkey Labour now comes in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German!
1.1.8 Monkey Labour now comes in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German!
1.1.8
Jul 16, 2014
Monkey Labour now comes in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German!
1.1.7
Nov 26, 2012
+ bugfixes
+ iPhone 5 support
+ an awesome sprinkle of coolness
+ iPhone 5 support
+ an awesome sprinkle of coolness
1.1.6
Nov 23, 2012
There are some issues in this version. Please wait for the next update, it should be available in a day or two. We apologize for this.
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Dream of Pixels, our latest game, is now available
Previous version updates:
+ iPhone 5 support
+ minor bugfixes
+ an awesome sprinkle of coolness
✮✮✮✮✮ NEWS ✮✮✮✮✮
Dream of Pixels, our latest game, is now available
Previous version updates:
+ iPhone 5 support
+ minor bugfixes
+ an awesome sprinkle of coolness
1.1.5
Nov 15, 2012
Do not update on iOS 5 or lower. We're working on a fix as fast as possible. Thank you for understanding.
✮✮✮✮✮ NEWS ✮✮✮✮✮
Dream of Pixels, our latest game, is available today, November 15th 2012
✮✮✮✮✮ 66% OFF ✮✮✮✮✮
+ iPhone 5 support
+ minor bugfixes
+ an awesome sprinkle of coolness
✮✮✮✮✮ NEWS ✮✮✮✮✮
Dream of Pixels, our latest game, is available today, November 15th 2012
✮✮✮✮✮ 66% OFF ✮✮✮✮✮
+ iPhone 5 support
+ minor bugfixes
+ an awesome sprinkle of coolness
1.1.4
Jan 19, 2012
New feature for skilled players:
- Now you can catch a brick by pressing both buttons at the same time
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Monkey Labour is now also available for OS X!
- Now you can catch a brick by pressing both buttons at the same time
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Monkey Labour is now also available for OS X!
1.1.3
Nov 1, 2011
- Faster multiplier progress
- Fixed iOS 5 compatibility issues
- Various small fixes
- Fixed iOS 5 compatibility issues
- Various small fixes
1.1.2
Mar 29, 2011
Minor bugfixes for version 1.1 which features:
* Gain up to 9x multiplier for perfect play, mastering Monkey Labour gameplay
* 9 new achievements to reward your skills and exploration
* 2 time-based leaderboards for comparing your speed with the community
* Upgraded display with 4 crazy LCD effects for the most authentic retro handheld recreation
* Blasting intro music and support for using your own iPod soundtrack
* Gain up to 9x multiplier for perfect play, mastering Monkey Labour gameplay
* 9 new achievements to reward your skills and exploration
* 2 time-based leaderboards for comparing your speed with the community
* Upgraded display with 4 crazy LCD effects for the most authentic retro handheld recreation
* Blasting intro music and support for using your own iPod soundtrack
1.1.1
Mar 13, 2011
The ultimate version brings you Monkey Labour the way it's always meant to be:
* Gain up to 9x multiplier for perfect play, mastering Monkey Labour gameplay
* 9 new achievements to reward your skills and exploration
* 2 time-based leaderboards for comparing your speed with the community
* Upgraded display with 4 crazy LCD effects for the most authentic retro handheld recreation
* Blasting intro music and support for using your own iPod soundtrack
* Gain up to 9x multiplier for perfect play, mastering Monkey Labour gameplay
* 9 new achievements to reward your skills and exploration
* 2 time-based leaderboards for comparing your speed with the community
* Upgraded display with 4 crazy LCD effects for the most authentic retro handheld recreation
* Blasting intro music and support for using your own iPod soundtrack
1.0.1
Dec 18, 2010
Monkey Labour - 80s handheld LCD retro game FAQ
Monkey Labour - 80s handheld LCD retro game is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
China
Monkey Labour - 80s handheld LCD retro game supports English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Click here to learn how to download Monkey Labour - 80s handheld LCD retro game in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Monkey Labour - 80s handheld LCD retro game.
iPhone
Requires iOS 5.1.1 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 5.1.1 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 5.1.1 or later.
