Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story - Play Through a Legendary Game Dev's History

9/9/2026, 2:35:06 AM

Release date: 3/13/2024

Tags: #action #arcade #singleplayer #controller #platformer #shooter #psychedelic #precision-platformer

User Reviews

Score: 89%Very Positive
Review Count: 88 reviews
Fetched At: 9/9/2026, 2:35:07 AM

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Japan

¥ 3,400 (JPY)

Steam JP

$29.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 3,400
Global Price: $29.99
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Key highlight

Explore the vibrant history of eccentric game developer Jeff Minter in this interactive documentary, featuring playable classics and behind-the-scenes content.

Who this is for

A must-play for devoted Jeff Minter fans and anyone intrigued by the history of retro gaming and unique developer stories. Immerse yourself in the era and explore the roots of his creativity.

Details

Overview

Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story is an interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse that invites players to explore the unique career of Jeff Minter, a British game developer renowned for his distinctive style and love for shooters, sheep, lasers, and llamas. This title delves into the 80s and 90s British gaming scene, offering a journey back to an era of cassette tapes and photocopied zines.

Highlights

Experience the history of one of Britain's most eccentric game developers through playable games and design documents.
Features iconic titles such as Gridrunner, Revenge of the Mutant Camels, Tempest 2000, and Llamatron.
Includes all-new video features alongside a virtual museum of Minter's creative process.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for retro gaming enthusiasts, fans of Jeff Minter's work, and anyone interested in the history of video game development. Players who appreciate arcade action, psychedelic visuals, and unique developer stories will find a lot to love here.

Game Info

Developed and published by Digital Eclipse, with Atari also listed as a publisher, Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story falls into the Action and Arcade genres. It is a single-player experience that supports controllers and features platformer and shooter elements. The game was released on March 13, 2024, and has received a 'Very Positive' user reception on Steam. It is available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Japanese.