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Merry Xmas Santa

In this 2D platformer, that was also re-released under the name "Santa's Delivery", the player must help Santa to deliver all his presents before Christmas Dawn.

31 December 1984

Merry Xmas Santa is a platform developed by Icon Software, released 31 December 1984 on Acorn Electron, BBC Microcomputer System and ZX Spectrum.

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What Merry Xmas Santa is

Merry Xmas Santa is a platform game developed by Icon Software and released in 1984. It is available on Acorn Electron, BBC Microcomputer System and ZX Spectrum.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In this 2D platformer, that was also re-released under the name "Santa's Delivery", the player must help Santa to deliver all his presents before Christmas Dawn.
Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Merry Xmas Santa launched on 31 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Karateka.

Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Karateka.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Merry Xmas Santa — frequently asked questions

When did Merry Xmas Santa come out?
Merry Xmas Santa was released on 31 December 1984 for Acorn Electron, BBC Microcomputer System and ZX Spectrum.
Does Merry Xmas Santa have multiplayer?
Yes. Merry Xmas Santa supports multiplayer.

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