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The Incredible Crash Dummies (video game)

January 01, 1970

The Incredible Crash Dummies[b] is a side-scrolling action game produced by Flying Edge based on the line of toys of the same name developed by Tyco Toys, and released in North America, Japan and Europe.

The Incredible Crash Dummies
Developer(s)
Publisher(s)Acclaim Entertainment[a]
Composer(s)Allister Brimble (Amiga), Geoff Follin (NES, Game Boy), Matt Furniss (Master System, Game Gear)
Platform(s)Amiga, Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis, Super NES, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Gear
ReleaseMaster System
Mega Drive/Genesis
Super NES
  • NA: October 1993
  • JP: September 30, 1994
Nintendo Entertainment System
  • NA: August 1994
Game Gear
  • JP: September 30, 1994
Genre(s)Action
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay edit

In The Incredible Crash Dummies, the player plays as the two titular Crash Dummies, Spin and Slick, on their adventure to save their kidnapped mates Spare Tire, Darryl, and Bumper from the Junkman.[1] It starts with Slick putting himself back together after a car wreck, while Spin checks the Crash Test Center, a research and development place for machines which is the location for the first stage's first section.[2] He finds that Bumper was kidnapped in the Test Area by one of Junkman's helpers ("Junkbots") who is holding him hostage in the sewers;[2] thus, the level's second section consists of both dummies saving Bumper and having a boss battle with the henchman in the process.[3]

The player must finish levels and overcome obstacles,[4] jumping off from towering houses, driving breakneck lawns over life-threatening ski slopes, a ride on rocket-propelled target missiles, piloting spaceships, and other tasks.[5] Throughout the 27 stages, the player has to prevail against ten opponents.[6]

Reception edit

The game received mixed-to-negative reviews upon release. In May 1993, Game Pro magazine gave the NES version three 3/5 scores for graphics, sound, and control, and 3.5/5 for the fun factor.[7] In August 1993, the German magazine Video Games [de] gave the Master System version a 48% score for the fun factor.[5] In August 1993, the British magazine Sega Force gave the Master System version a 84% score, stating that, the "gameplay is the same as on the Game Gear, things are easier to see, and it's still as tough as the handheld version, though, but criticising the problem of Crash Dummies becoming repetitive, after playing events twice, but overall a great game, you should consider adding to your collection".[4] In October 1993, EGM's Mike Weigand gave the game a 4/10, noting the game's "never appealing idea", and that "this version proves the point", stating that, "this side-scrolling, survive the levels-type game is cute at times", but additionally disapproved "the poor control", and was dissatisfied that the game's "mandatory cheap hits by enemies ruin things".[8] In January 1994, the Australian magazine Mega Zone gave the Genesis version a 58% score, noting that it's "[o]bviously intended for younger players, Crash Dummies lacks sophistication, an is not really relevant to serious gamesters."[9] In February 1994, GamePro magazine gave the Genesis version three 4/5 scores for graphics, control, and fun factor, and a 3.5/5 rating for sound.[10] In April 1994, the German magazine Mega Fun [de] gave both the Game Gear and the Master System version a rating of 79% on the fun factor, stating that this game is an absolute prime example of the fact that a module can spread a lot of fun even without elaborate technology.[c][6]

Notes edit

  1. ^ Released under the LJN brand for Nintendo systems, and the Flying Edge brand for Sega systems.
  2. ^ Japanese: クラッシュ・ダミー スリック坊やの大挑戦, Hepburn: Kurasshu Damī: Surikku Bōya no Daichōsen
  3. ^ "Dieses Spiel ist ein absolutes Musterbeispiel dafür, daß ein Modul auch ohne aufwendige Technik eine Menge Laune verbreiten kann."
  4. ^ GamePro gave the Genesis version three 4/5 scores for graphics, control, and fun factor, and a 3.5/5 rating for sound.[10]
  5. ^ GamePro gave the NES version three 3/5 scores for graphics, sound, and control, and 3.5/5 for fun factor.[7]

References edit

  1. ^ LJN 1993, pp. 1–2.
  2. ^ a b LJN 1993, p. 5.
  3. ^ LJN 1993, p. 6.
  4. ^ a b c Wooding 1993, p. 30.
  5. ^ a b c Neumayer 1993, p. 106.
  6. ^ a b c Schneider 1994, p. 124.
  7. ^ a b Saxon 1993, p. 42.
  8. ^ a b Weigand 1993, p. 40.
  9. ^ a b Viper 1994, p. 46.
  10. ^ a b Bro' Buzz (February 1994). "The Incredible Crash Dummies" (PDF). GamePro. No. 55. p. 56.
  11. ^ McGee, Patrick (December 1993). "The Incredible Crash Dummies". Game Players. No. 35. p. 182. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  12. ^ "Micro Reviews". VideoGames: The Ultimate Gaming Magazine. No. 61. February 1994. p. 88.
  13. ^ Walker, Brent (April 1993). "The Incredible Crash Dummies". VideoGames & Computer Entertainment. No. 51. p. 51.
  14. ^ Yates 1993, p. 64.

Sources edit

  • The Incredible Crash Dummies (NES) instruction manual. LJN. 1993. pp. 1–13.
  • Neumayer, Manfred (August 1993). "Video Games - Die ganze Welt der Videospiele" [Video Games - The whole world of video games]. Video Games (in German). No. 21. Future-Verlag (published 1993-08-01). ISSN 0946-0985.
  • Wooding, Paul (August 1993). "Sega Master Force - Issue 1 - United Kingdom Magazine - Scans - SMS Power!". Sega Master Force. No. 1. ISSN 0964-2552.
  • Saxon, Rampant (2015-09-06). "Nintendo Pro Review" (PDF). GamePro. No. 55. ISSN 1042-8658.
  • Schneider, Ulf (1994). "Mega Fun - Der totale Videospielespass für alle Systeme" [Mega Fun - The total video game fun for all systems]. Mega Fun (in German). No. 12. Computec. ISSN 0038-0946.
  • Viper, Trevor (January 1994). "Crash Dummies" (PDF). Mega Zone. No. 35. Megazone Publications. ISSN 1321-8131.
  • Weigand, Mike (October 1993). "Incredible Crash Dummies LJN / Super NES". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Vol. 6, no. 51. ISSN 1058-918X.
  • Yates, Laurie (April 1993). "The Incredible Crash Dummies". Electronic Games. Vol. 1, no. 7. ISSN 0730-6687.

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The Incredible Crash Dummies b is a side scrolling action game produced by Flying Edge based on the line of toys of the same name developed by Tyco Toys and released in North America Japan and Europe The Incredible Crash DummiesDeveloper s Gray Matter Amiga Genesis Super NESGray MatterGame Boy NESSoftware CreationsGame Gear SMSTeeny Weeny GamesPublisher s Acclaim Entertainment a Composer s Allister Brimble Amiga Geoff Follin NES Game Boy Matt Furniss Master System Game Gear Platform s Amiga Master System Mega Drive Genesis Super NES Nintendo Entertainment System Game GearReleaseMaster System PAL 1993 Mega Drive Genesis NA 1993PAL 1994AU 1994 Super NES PAL 1993NA October 1993JP September 30 1994 Nintendo Entertainment System PAL 1993NA August 1994 Game Gear NA 1992PAL 1992JP September 30 1994Genre s ActionMode s Single player multiplayerContents 1 Gameplay 2 Reception 3 Notes 4 References 5 Sources 6 External linksGameplay editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it April 2010 In The Incredible Crash Dummies the player plays as the two titular Crash Dummies Spin and Slick on their adventure to save their kidnapped mates Spare Tire Darryl and Bumper from the Junkman 1 It starts with Slick putting himself back together after a car wreck while Spin checks the Crash Test Center a research and development place for machines which is the location for the first stage s first section 2 He finds that Bumper was kidnapped in the Test Area by one of Junkman s helpers Junkbots who is holding him hostage in the sewers 2 thus the level s second section consists of both dummies saving Bumper and having a boss battle with the henchman in the process 3 The player must finish levels and overcome obstacles 4 jumping off from towering houses driving breakneck lawns over life threatening ski slopes a ride on rocket propelled target missiles piloting spaceships and other tasks 5 Throughout the 27 stages the player has to prevail against ten opponents 6 Reception editThe game received mixed to negative reviews upon release In May 1993 Game Pro magazine gave the NES version three 3 5 scores for graphics sound and control and 3 5 5 for the fun factor 7 In August 1993 the German magazine Video Games de gave the Master System version a 48 score for the fun factor 5 In August 1993 the British magazine Sega Force gave the Master System version a 84 score stating that the gameplay is the same as on the Game Gear things are easier to see and it s still as tough as the handheld version though but criticising the problem of Crash Dummies becoming repetitive after playing events twice but overall a great game you should consider adding to your collection 4 In October 1993 EGM s Mike Weigand gave the game a 4 10 noting the game s never appealing idea and that this version proves the point stating that this side scrolling survive the levels type game is cute at times but additionally disapproved the poor control and was dissatisfied that the game s mandatory cheap hits by enemies ruin things 8 In January 1994 the Australian magazine Mega Zone gave the Genesis version a 58 score noting that it s o bviously intended for younger players Crash Dummies lacks sophistication an is not really relevant to serious gamesters 9 In February 1994 GamePro magazine gave the Genesis version three 4 5 scores for graphics control and fun factor and a 3 5 5 rating for sound 10 In April 1994 the German magazine Mega Fun de gave both the Game Gear and the Master System version a rating of 79 on the fun factor stating that this game is an absolute prime example of the fact that a module can spread a lot of fun even without elaborate technology c 6 ReceptionReview scoresPublicationScoreElectronic Gaming Monthly4 10 SNES 8 Game Players7 10 SNES 11 GamePro3 87 5 GEN d 3 12 5 NES e Mega Fun78 GG SMS 6 Video Games DE 48 SMS 5 VideoGames amp Computer Entertainment5 10 SMD 12 4 10 NES 13 Electronic Games65 NES 14 Mega Zone58 GEN 9 Sega Master Force84 SMS 4 Notes edit Released under the LJN brand for Nintendo systems and the Flying Edge brand for Sega systems Japanese クラッシュ ダミー スリック坊やの大挑戦 Hepburn Kurasshu Dami Surikku Bōya no Daichōsen Dieses Spiel ist ein absolutes Musterbeispiel dafur dass ein Modul auch ohne aufwendige Technik eine Menge Laune verbreiten kann GamePro gave the Genesis version three 4 5 scores for graphics control and fun factor and a 3 5 5 rating for sound 10 GamePro gave the NES version three 3 5 scores for graphics sound and control and 3 5 5 for fun factor 7 References edit LJN 1993 pp 1 2 a b LJN 1993 p 5 LJN 1993 p 6 a b c Wooding 1993 p 30 a b c Neumayer 1993 p 106 a b c Schneider 1994 p 124 a b Saxon 1993 p 42 sfn error no target CITEREFSaxon1993 help a b Weigand 1993 p 40 a b Viper 1994 p 46 a b Bro Buzz February 1994 The Incredible Crash Dummies PDF GamePro No 55 p 56 McGee Patrick December 1993 The Incredible Crash Dummies Game Players No 35 p 182 Retrieved July 8 2021 Micro Reviews VideoGames The Ultimate Gaming Magazine No 61 February 1994 p 88 Walker Brent April 1993 The Incredible Crash Dummies VideoGames amp Computer Entertainment No 51 p 51 Yates 1993 p 64 Sources editThe Incredible Crash Dummies NES instruction manual LJN 1993 pp 1 13 Neumayer Manfred August 1993 Video Games Die ganze Welt der Videospiele Video Games The whole world of video games Video Games in German No 21 Future Verlag published 1993 08 01 ISSN 0946 0985 Wooding Paul August 1993 Sega Master Force Issue 1 United Kingdom Magazine Scans SMS Power Sega Master Force No 1 ISSN 0964 2552 Saxon Rampant 2015 09 06 Nintendo Pro Review PDF GamePro No 55 ISSN 1042 8658 Schneider Ulf 1994 Mega Fun Der totale Videospielespass fur alle Systeme Mega Fun The total video game fun for all systems Mega Fun in German No 12 Computec ISSN 0038 0946 Viper Trevor January 1994 Crash Dummies PDF Mega Zone No 35 Megazone Publications ISSN 1321 8131 Weigand Mike October 1993 Incredible Crash Dummies LJN Super NES Electronic Gaming Monthly Vol 6 no 51 ISSN 1058 918X Yates Laurie April 1993 The Incredible Crash Dummies Electronic Games Vol 1 no 7 ISSN 0730 6687 External links editThe Incredible Crash Dummies at MobyGames nbsp Video games portal nbsp 1990s portal nbsp This Sega related article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Incredible Crash Dummies video game amp oldid 1178162373, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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