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1992 · Gremlin Interactive · Action, Fighting · Open the game page →

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243 games like Zool · 1986 – 2015

  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 73Form.40World.25Curated.65Lists.00Platformer · Mascot · Often paired

    Arcade, Master System, Sega Master System/Mark III +1

    PlatformerMascotAbstractHigh scoreMoving platforms

    Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars features Alex Kidd and Stella searching for the twelve Zodiac signs.

    56 rating4 listsOften paired

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  • Sega exclusiveWhy 72Form.17World.00Curated.82Lists.00Platformer · Puzzle · Often paired

    Master System, Sega Master System/Mark III

    PlatformerPuzzleNinjaMascotSide-scrolling

    Life isn't always easy for the Crown Prince of Radactian. When the High-Tech World arcade opened up, someone in your castle tore the map into eight pieces! But it's such a cool arcade, you have to go there. It's a challenge worthy of any Ki

    50 rating2 listsOften paired

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  • Sega exclusiveWhy 68Form.29World.33Curated.61Lists.00Action · Platformer · Often paired

    Master System, Sega Master System/Mark III

    ActionPlatformerNinjaSide-scrollingHigh score

    The Cyber Shinobi is the SEGA Master System exclusive sequel to Shinobi. In some context the game has the subtitle Shinobi Part 2. It was the first Shinobi game to not have an Arcade counterpart.

    69 rating2 listsOften paired

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  • Why 65Form.23World.25Curated.61Lists.00Platformer · Mascot · Often paired

    Dizzy

    1987

    Oliver Twins · Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Commodore C64/128/MAX +1

    PlatformerMascotPixel artHigh scoreAction

    Dizzy: The Ultimate Cartoon Adventure was the first in the Dizzy series of games which would spawn many more Europe-wide bestselling titles.

    81 rating1 listOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 65Form.23World.34Curated.60Lists.00Action · Platformer · Often paired

    Inti Creates · Nintendo DS

    ActionPlatformerSide-scrollingHigh scoreWall jump

    This game contains elements from the Mega Man X series and the Mega Man Zero series. The game introduces a new open-ended gameplay environment and the ability to select the protagonist's gender, a first in the series. The player's character

    78 rating3 listsOften paired

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  • Why 64Form.23World.25Curated.59Lists.00Platformer · Side-scrolling · Often paired

    MS-DOS, Windows, macOS

    PlatformerSide-scrollingHigh scoreUnstable platformsTemporary invincibility

    Dark Ages is a platform game written for MS-DOS, published by Apogee Software. It was the first shareware game to feature support for the AdLib sound card. Dark Ages was distributed as shareware. It consists of three episodes, with only th

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  • Why 61Form.16World.25Curated.58Lists.00Action · Platformer · Often paired

    Capcom · PlayStation, PS3, PlayStation Portable +1

    ActionPlatformerSide-scrollingPixel artHigh score

    A gigantic space explosion sends two strange meteors crashing to Earth. The call goes out and Mega Man speeds to the site. There he sees his arch-rival, Dr. Wiley, fleeing the scene, clutching one of the mysterious metallic meteors. Now Meg

    72 rating6 listsOften paired

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  • Sega exclusiveWhy 61Form.19World.30Curated.56Lists.00Platformer · Ninja · Often paired

    PlatformerNinjaSide-scrollingHigh scoreAction

    Shinobi II: The Silent Fury is a SEGA Game Gear exclusive sequel in the Shinobi series, following up on the original Game Gear Shinobi.

    73 rating1 listOften paired

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  • Why 46Form.15World.42Curated.34Lists.00Platformer · Puzzle

    Apogee Software · Linux, MS-DOS, Windows +1

    PlatformerPuzzleSide-scrollingHigh scoreMoving platforms

    Intelligence reports indicate that a man calling himself Dr. Mangle is responsible for the mutants and the destruction of Metro. You will have to battle your way through levels packed with evil mutants and robotic guards to finally infiltra

    79 rating1 list6.5 h main story

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  • Why 44Form.10World.53Curated.30Lists.00Platformer · Puzzle

    Ocean Software · Game Boy Advance, SNES, Sega Genesis

    PlatformerPuzzleSide-scrollingMoving platformsAction

    You are the cool squirrel of the title, and you must defeat the evil Yeti before he freezes the entire world. Your quest will make you explore many areas such as a forest, a witch's cottage, a volcano, the clouds, a circus... Mr. Nutz is a

    60 rating1 list

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 43Form.19World.31Curated.29Lists.00Platformer · Side-scrolling

    Konami · Arcade, NES

    PlatformerSide-scrollingHigh scoreWall jumpUnstable platforms

    This video game is based on the cartoon television series Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars under license from Hasbro, Inc. While it is generally classified as a scrolling fighting game, utilizing a Final Fight-esque landscape, the player's ch

    87 rating1 list

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  • Why 43Form.08World.27Curated.36Lists.00Ninja · High score

    Amiga, Atari ST, Atari ST/STE +2

    NinjaSide-scrollingHigh scoreActionMartial arts

    Ninja Rabbits is a side scrolling beat 'em up released in the UK on multiple platforms.

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  • Why 43Form.11World.27Curated.34Lists.00Platformer · Side-scrolling

    Thalion Software · Amiga, Amiga CD32, Atari ST +1

    PlatformerSide-scrollingHigh scoreActionSide view

    It is a 1989 platform video game. The gameplay is focused on spell casting and exploring, like for example talking to merchants in order to find new info. Every gate of Jambala is guarded by a boss.

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 43Form.30World.32Curated.21Lists.00Platformer · Side-scrolling

    Sunsoft · Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS

    PlatformerSide-scrollingPixel artUnstable platformsFood-themed stage

    In Trip World, you play as a strange creature called Yakopoo, who has to recover his tribe's stolen flower to prevent the villagers from fighting each other.

    56 rating4 lists

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 42Form.24World.25Curated.24Lists.00Platformer · Puzzle

    EA Orlando · Nintendo DS

    PlatformerPuzzleSide-scrollingPixel artWall jump

    In Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure players embark on single player fun like no other. Here Henry Hatsworth, a quirky, lighthearted character serves as your guide on a journey through a new style of gaming on your Nintendo DS that

    88 rating2 lists

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 41Form.20World.25Curated.25Lists.00Action · Platformer

    Inti Creates · Game Boy Advance, Wii U

    ActionPlatformerMascotSide-scrollingHigh score

    It's your mission to help the exiled scientist Ciel discover the source of a new reploid energy! Play as Mega Man's pal Zero, the reploid from the Mega Man X series turned good by the infectious Sigma Virus and 100 years of sleep. Conquer y

    81 rating5 lists

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  • Why 40Form.18World.25Curated.24Lists.00Side-scrolling · Abstract

    Taito · Arcade, FM Towns, PlayStation +1

    Side-scrollingAbstractHigh scoreActionSide view

    Pu·Li·Ru·La is a surreal arcade beat 'em up created by Taito, first released in 1991. Pu·Li·Ru·La takes place in Radishland, a land where time is kept correctly flowing with a time key. However, "a bad man appeared and stole the time key t

    70 rating1 list

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 39Form.09World.27Curated.30Lists.00Platformer · Side-scrolling

    Minakuchi Engineering Co., Ltd. · Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade +5

    PlatformerSide-scrollingHigh scoreMoving platformsAction

    For two years, your people have struggled against the relentless onslaught of invading forces. With your army reduced to a handful and your artillery depleted, further resistance seems impossible. But in a hidden underground laboratory, a

    68 rating3 lists

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 39Form.07World.25Curated.30Lists.00Platformer · Side-scrolling

    Michael Denio · MS-DOS, NES, SAM Coupé

    PlatformerSide-scrollingHigh scoreActionSide view

    The Adventures of Captain Comic is a platformer featuring a huge nonlinear playfield divided into several different terrains. As Comic, you must search throughout Tambi for power ups and items that will aid you in your quest to recover the

    78 rating2 lists

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 39Form.25World.34Curated.17Lists.00Action · Platformer

    Capcom · Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS

    ActionPlatformerHigh scoreWall jumpMoving platforms

    The future world is in turmoil. The peace keeping mother computer has been hacked and a virus runs rampant throughout the world. Only Mega Man X has the ability to traverse eight dangerous levels in cyberspace, battle huge bosses along the

    79 rating6 lists

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  • Why 39Form.14World.30Curated.26Lists.00Action · Ninja

    Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 16 +3

    ActionNinjaHigh scoreSide viewArcade

    In the ancient realms and provinces of the "Land of the Rising Sun" lived a breed of warriors - feared by all and who feared no one. These were the NINJA. To rise in the ranks of the Ninja was the ultimate challenge in human endeavour. Now

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  • Sega exclusiveWhy 39Form.20World.33Curated.20Lists.00Action · Platformer

    Sega Saturn

    ActionPlatformerNinjaSide-scrollingHigh score

    Shinobi Legions, known as Shinobi X in Europe and as Shin Shinobi Den in Japan, is the fifth and final game in the original Shinobi series. It was developed and published by Sega in 1995 for the Sega Saturn.

    60 rating2 lists

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  • Why 38Form.18World.25Curated.22Lists.00Side-scrolling · Abstract

    Taito · Arcade, FM Towns, PlayStation +1

    Side-scrollingAbstractHigh scoreActionSide view

    Pu·Li·Ru·La is a surreal arcade beat 'em up created by Taito, first released in 1991. Pu·Li·Ru·La takes place in Radishland, a land where time is kept correctly flowing with a time key. However, "a bad man appeared and stole the time key t

    70 rating2 lists

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 38Form.11World.25Curated.27Lists.00Platformer · High score

    Westone Bit Entertainment · Linux, Master System, PS3 +5

    PlatformerHigh scoreMoving platformsActionSide view

    Monsters have taken over the land, and every day the citizens fear for their lives, hoping that a hero will step forth and bring peace to the embattled country.

    79 rating6 lists

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 37Form.15World.25Curated.22Lists.00Platformer · Unstable platforms

    Advance Communication · NES

    PlatformerUnstable platformsMoving platformsActionSide view

    Something was terribly wrong in the distant man-made Spondylus star system. One by one, the planets' central life-support computers had been infected with a life-threatening virus while the planets' surfaces had been overrun with computeriz

    58 rating1 list

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  • Sega console exclusiveWhy 37Form.15World.31Curated.21Lists.00Platformer · Ninja

    Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade +9

    PlatformerNinjaSide-scrollingHigh scoreAction

    Shadow Dancer is an action platform game developed by Sega for the Sega System 18 arcade system in 1989. A port of the game was published by Sega for the Sega Master System, and ports to several home computers were published by U.S. Gold.

    65 rating5 lists

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 36Form.15World.29Curated.20Lists.00Action · Platformer

    Android, Nintendo 3DS, Switch +2

    ActionPlatformerSide-scrollingUnstable platformsMoving platforms

    In the year of 18XX, the west is overrun by thugs and outlaws. A group of bandits have kidnapped Mayor Johnsons daughter and are spreading havok across the land. Only Gunman Clive can bring order to the west and save the girl! Jump and sho

    76 rating3 lists1 h main story

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 36Form.15World.25Curated.20Lists.00Ninja · High score

    Team NINJA · Nintendo DS

    NinjaHigh scoreWall jumpActionBeat 'em up

    This action-adventure title is presented in a third person, pseudo-3D manner, meaning all the game-models are rendered in full 3D, but the world the player travels around in is pre-rendered. When played, the Nintendo DS is held sideways, as

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 36Form.16World.25Curated.19Lists.00Action · Platformer

    Tecmo · Game Boy

    ActionPlatformerNinjaHigh scoreWall jump

    When a madman threatens to take over the entire world, our beloved hero Ryu must travel the globe to get to New York. Once he gets there, there are hazards and enemies hiding in each and every nook and cranny. If you think the "Big Apple" i

    60 rating1 list

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 36Form.20World.32Curated.15Lists.00Platformer · Minigames

    Sonic Team · Game Boy Advance, Wii U

    PlatformerMinigamesSide-scrollingHigh scoreMoving platforms

    Sonic is back, and this time, he needs the help of all of his friends to defeat the evil Dr. Eggman. In Sonic Advance 3, Sonic and Tails must reunite with their friends Cream, Knuckles, and Amy. Team up with any of the five characters to ga

    72 rating4 lists

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  • Why 36Form.29World.25Curated.11Lists.00Action · Platformer

    Radical Entertainment · Game Boy, NES, SNES +1

    ActionPlatformerNinjaSide-scrollingHigh score

    "Wayne's World, Wayne's World! Party time! Excellent! Woo, woo, woo!" It's Friday, it's 10:30 and like usual, Wayne and Garth are presenting their TV show. First they start off by reading a top-10 list of the worst games they recently play

    49 rating5 lists6 h main story

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  • Why 35Form.10World.33Curated.21Lists.00Platformer · Side-scrolling

    Atari ST, MS-DOS, iOS

    PlatformerSide-scrollingHigh scoreActionWitches

    Nicky looks like a common little boy. But as we said, you can’t judge a book by its cover. Indeed, Nicky is far from being an ordinary boy. Through out both games in this pack, you will discover a Nicky eager to live adventures and to save

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 35Form.20World.32Curated.14Lists.00Platformer · Ninja

    Oniken

    2012

    JoyMasher · Linux, PS4, Windows +1

    NinjaPlatformerPixel artUnstable platformsMoving platforms

    When a global war nearly decimates humanity, an evil military organization called Oniken takes advantage of the situation to dominate and oppress the remaining survivors. Even though any resistance to this organization seemed hopeless, a sm

    80 rating2 lists

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 35Form.21World.32Curated.13Lists.00Action · Platformer

    JoyMasher · Linux, Switch, Windows +1

    ActionPlatformerNinjaPixel artUnstable platforms

    When a global war nearly decimates humanity, an evil military organization called Oniken takes advantage of the situation to dominate and oppress the remaining survivors. Even though any resistance to this organization seemed hopeless, a sm

    80 rating1 list3 h main story

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  • Sega exclusiveWhy 35Form.19World.31Curated.16Lists.00Action · Platformer

    Tokai Communications · Master System, Sega Master System/Mark III

    ActionPlatformerSide-scrollingUnstable platformsMoving platforms

    Psycho Fox must get to the right hand side of the level. However, there are many enemies in the way. He can use a Shinto stick to change into characters/animals like a hippopotamus, a monkey or a tiger, each of which has its own special abi

    61 rating2 lists

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 35Form.14World.25Curated.19Lists.00Platformer · Ninja

    Game Boy Color

    PlatformerNinjaSide-scrollingActionHack and slash

    What your enemy fears the most is something it cannot see: You! A mysterious army has attacked the land of Koga and stolen an ancient and sacred scroll. As a highly trained ninja, it's up to you to find out who is behind the trouble and re

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  • Why 35Form.17World.36Curated.15Lists.00Platformer · Mascot

    Sonic Team · Android, GameCube, PlayStation Portable +3

    PlatformerMascotSide-scrollingHigh scoreMoving platforms

    A fast-paced platformer that follows Sonic as he races through time-traveling zones to rescue past and future versions of stages and stop Dr. Robotnik’s time-altering plans. Combining classic Sonic speed and precision with CD-quality music,

    80 rating9 lists1 h main story

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 35Form.08World.25Curated.24Lists.00Platformer · Side-scrolling

    Michael Denio · MS-DOS, NES

    PlatformerSide-scrollingHigh scoreActionSide view

    The Adventures of Captain Comic is a platformer featuring a huge nonlinear playfield divided into several different terrains. As Comic, you must search throughout Tambi for power ups and items that will aid you in your quest to recover the

    78 rating1 list

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  • Why 34Form.28World.25Curated.08Lists.00Platformer · Mascot

    Accolade · Game Boy, SNES, Sega Genesis

    PlatformerMascotSide-scrollingMusic-themed stageAction

    Defeat droves of dive-bombing penguins! Squash squadrons of flying pigs! Trash tons of turbo-powered sheep! It's all waiting for you in this wacky, whirlwind adventure through the Amazatorium. FIVE wild worlds. FOUR claw-biting levels of d

    40 rating4 lists

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 34Form.16World.25Curated.17Lists.00Platformer · Wall jump

    Konami · Game Boy Advance, Wii U

    PlatformerWall jumpUnstable platformsMoving platformsAction

    Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is the first of the series to be based on the action/RPG structure of Castlevania:Symphony of the Night rather than the level-based action style of all previous Castlevania games. Dracula's castle is a single

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 34Form.12World.25Curated.19Lists.00Platformer · Puzzle

    Treasure · Nintendo 64

    PlatformerPuzzleMinigamesMoving platformsAction

    Mischief Makers is a Single-Player Video Game for the Nintendo 64 that was released in the United States on October 1st, 1997. The protagonist is the Ultra-Intergalactic-Cybot G, Marina Liteyears. She must protect the clumsy and lighthearte

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  • Why 33Form.39World.25Curated.00Lists.00Platformer · Minigames

    Virgin Interactive · Amiga, Game Gear, Master System +3

    PlatformerMinigamesSide-scrollingAdvergameAction

    Global Gladiators (also known as Mick and Mack: Global Gladiators) is a 1992 platform game by Virgin Interactive, originally programmed by David Perry (who at the time had already moved to the United States and was located on the recently f

    48 rating3 lists

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 33Form.24World.25Curated.10Lists.00Action · Platformer

    ActionPlatformerSide-scrollingUnstable platformsMoving platforms

    The game is a side-scroller which is divided into six stages. The player starts with a three-heart life gauge and one spell attack. The player can increase Princess's lives by collecting golden tokens (which look like the Princess's face),

    65 rating1 list

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  • Timed NEC exclusiveWhy 33Form.15World.33Curated.14Lists.00Platformer · Ninja

    Irem · Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade +9

    NinjaPlatformerSide-scrollingActionSide view

    There are a total of seven stages varying from woodlands, wastelands, swamps, temples and cliffs. Each stage begins with the player slashing his way to the end, until he confronts a level boss. The ninja is always armed with the sword Righ

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 33Form.18World.25Curated.14Lists.00Platformer · Mascot

    Game Boy Advance

    PlatformerMascotMoving platformsActionIsometric platformer

    Spyro: Season of Ice is the first Spyro game not developed by Insomniac Games and to appear on the Game Boy Advance. Unlike the Playstation series, Seasons of Ice has the player controlling Spyro through an isometric overhead camera. Howeve

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 32Form.20World.25Curated.10Lists.00Platformer · Ninja

    Tecmo Koei Games · Arcade, NES, Nintendo 3DS +2

    PlatformerNinjaSide-scrollingPixel artHigh score

    The Ninja Ryu is back to avenge the death of his father, and stop the Evil Ashtar. A year has passed since Ryu last faced his arch enemy, and still the activity down at the bottom of the realm of darkness continues. Ashtar, the evil lord w

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  • Why 32Form.31World.25Curated.00Lists.00Action · Advergame

    Krome Studios Melbourne · Commodore 64, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum

    ActionAdvergameSide viewArcadeScience fiction

    Originally a generic Rampage clone, Beam Software struck a deal with confectionary giant Leaf UK to incorporate their Chewits mascot known as 'The Muncher' into the game. While the mascot's promotional images and brand name were used, the g

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  • Why 31Form.33World.25Curated.00Lists.00Action · Platformer

    Switch, PS4, Wii U +4

    ActionPlatformerPuzzleSide-scrollingPixel art

    Play as the ultimate digital underdog in the Adventures of Pip,an action-platformer with a fresh gameplay twist inside a retro 32-bit world. Alas, Pip is an unlikely 1-pixel hero yet has the unique ability to absorb the pixels of his defeat

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