Planet M.U.L.E. Resurrects Classic Game as Free Download with Online Play

by Jeff Mattas, Dec 07, 2009 5:10pm PST

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Indie games developer Tuborilla and producer Blue Systems just released Planet M.U.L.E., an updated version of one of the very first multiplayer video games ever created.

Set on the alien planet of Irata, up to 4 players compete for economic superiority by building factories and producing and selling goods. A M.U.L.E. (Multiple Use Labor Element) is the type of in-game unit that is configured to harvest different planetary resources. Planet M.U.L.E. is a remake and tribute to the original M.U.L.E., which was developed more than 26 years ago by Dan Bunten and Ozark Softscape.

Would-be resource-harvesting entrepreneurs can download the free client from FileShack, and then register a free account on the Planet M.U.L.E. website.

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S.H.A.C.K.M.U.L.E. forum names!

Me = Watcher

Dec 07, 2009 6:52pm PST

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S.H.A.C.K.M.U.L.E. forum names! Me = Watcher : watcherxp
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I remember getting the old one off of a local bulletin board w/ my C64 and its high tech modem. As a kid, just figuring out how to play this game without instructions felt like a great accomplishment.

Dec 08, 2009 5:22am PST

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  Ditto! Loved this game! Bring on the collusions!!!! : tangles
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    This is my favorite game of all time -- I spent many many hours playing it as a kid. I'm looking forward... : Jaradakar
    - and who can forget the awesome funky beat in the opening music. : katchow

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Works in Linux on my netbook. (Although the UI isn't resizable and the bottom of the screen drops off the edge.) Looks like it's written in Java...hence the easy Linux port.

Fun stuff though.

Dec 08, 2009 1:44pm PST

Works in Linux on my netbook. (Although the UI isn't resizable and the bottom of the screen drops off t... : hawke

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it certainly is faithful to the original, almost to a fault I would say. There could have been some minor interface improvements that would have greatly helped things.

That being said, if you liked the original, you'll like this.

Dec 07, 2009 5:59pm PST

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it certainly is faithful to the original, almost to a fault I would say. There could have been some mino... : knytehawkk
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Dec 07, 2009 6:40pm PST

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