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RetroRunner MZ on Windows Pc

Developed By: gumhold.com

License: Free

Rating: 3,6/5 - 183 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

Game Details

Version 31
Size 466.8 KB
Release Date January 13, 24
Category Arcade Games

What's New:
2 new games, support for color blind players [see more]

Description from Developer:
Do you want to know how the good old days felt, when computers had 8-bit processors and 64kB only?

One of the lesser known computers of the 1980'ies was the Sharp MZ-700 with... [read more]

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About this game

On this page you can download RetroRunner MZ and play on Windows PC. RetroRunner MZ is free Arcade game, developed by gumhold.com. Latest version of RetroRunner MZ is 31, was released on 2024-01-13 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of RetroRunner MZ is 3,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This game had been rated by 183 users, 36 users had rated it 5*, 73 users had rated it 1*.

How to play RetroRunner MZ on Windows?

Instruction on how to play RetroRunner MZ on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install RetroRunner MZ on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this game on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install & Play using BlueStacks
  2. Install & Play using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Play RetroRunner MZ using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "RetroRunner MZ" icon on the home screen to start playing, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to play RetroRunner MZ on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "RetroRunner MZ" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 31.

Download RetroRunner MZ 31 on Windows PC – 466.8 KB

Do you want to know how the good old days felt, when computers had 8-bit processors and 64kB only?

One of the lesser known computers of the 1980'ies was the Sharp MZ-700 with it's SharpSCII graphics, Z80 processor, just 8 (Eight!!!) colors and not much sound.

It came with some prepacked games, one of them was MAN-HUNT which I really liked... and still do. So I took the chance to see how complicated it is today to implement such a game. Yes, writing a primitive screen driver was nice and a bit of work, but the game itself was not much trouble. So if you like this game and I see it is downloaded, chances are great that some other Sharp MZ-700 works of art will follow.

Why? Just found no emulator for Android running smooth and being in a RETRO-mood myself... It's been over 30 years I coded on this machine in the first place, so the sentimental journey was very welcome.

You think the game is hard, real hard to win? Well, back then we didn't have much tutorials and entry levels like today...

NEW December 2023: Added 2 new games, support for colorblind players


Included games:

QUASIMODO - The hunchback wants to see his lady

THE DEEEP - Reach the surface from your stranded submarine

RUNNER - Run, jump and dodge obstacles

LE MANS - Car race

BILLY BUBBLES - Catch the monsters with your bubbles and pop them...

FLAPPEY - Flap your wings and steer safely through the obstacles.

ZOMBIE ATTACK - How many nights can you survive the attacking zombie hordes?

VETRIS - Variants of the classic with 5 different modes of play with critters, explosions or under extreme time pressure.

LUMBER BOB - How much wood can you chop? Interpretation of a late indie hit like it could have looked on the MZ-700.

SPACE SHOOTER - A version of a shooter game with auto fire and different enemies and attack patterns. New interpretation and combination of several classic arcade shooters on the MZ-700.

KNIGHTS CASTLE - Rescue the maid from the castle. Remake of the MZ-700 classic.

RESCUE PLANE - Help the stranded pilots to get to safe ground. Remake of the MZ-700 classic.

SKIING - The one game I always missed on the MZ-700. Enjoy cruising through the snow and avoid obstacles.

BOMBER PLANE - Clean up the ground to land your plane safely.

MAN-HUNT - Are you able to clear the maze completely? Even when there are more ghost coming? Remake of the MZ-700 classic.

PAINFUL MAN - is very similar to the old game: Collect all energy to get to the next labyrinth without crashing into enemies and before your energy runs out. Remake of the MZ-700 classic.

LAND ESCAPE - comes with some changes to the original game I always wanted 30 years ago. E.g. a nicer fuel and heat display ... Try to run and jetpack over and around the obstacles and get as far as you can. Remake of the MZ-700 classic.

MOVING SEARCHER - makes you collect all fuel cells to clear the level. Easy in the first levels, harder in higher levels. Oh, I couldn't resist to add a new element not in the original game: Get to level 4 and up to avoid the fog of pain. Remake of the MZ-700 classic.



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2 new games, support for color blind players