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1983

You play a red-nosed safari hunter chasing the ape Bongo for revenge after he set your tent on fire. This isometric Sega arcade game from 1983 offers a Donkey Kong-style climb of platforms, dodging and jumping hazards while firing at enemies.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Fast pace
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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You run, jump, stomp and smash your way through 20 frantic levels as Miles, who crash-landed on an island whose inhabitants are not pleased to see him. It is a short, fast arcade platformer that rewards precise timing.

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Clustertruck

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A chaotic physics-based platformer where you leap across speeding trucks because the ground is deadly. Quick reflexes, short levels and absurd situations make for equal parts fun and frustration.

Dadish 3

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You run, jump and climb as Dadish through absurd levels to rescue your kids from becoming radish soup. Its goofy characters and precise but fair jumping controls are what make it stand out.

Pepsiman

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A quirky auto-runner for the PlayStation in which the Pepsi mascot hero sprints through short stages, dodging, jumping and sliding past hazards. Its absurd ad-mascot humor and reflex-driven action made it a cult classic.

Dadish 2

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You guide Dadish, a radish dad, through swamps, rocket rides and even outer space to find his missing kids. It pairs tight, challenging platforming with a wonderfully silly sense of humor.

Action Henk

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A fast momentum-based platformer where you play a 90s action figure sliding and jumping through toy-filled levels, chasing best times and beating rivals. Precise timing and flow take center stage, wrapped in tongue-in-cheek humor.

Pitfall: The Lost Expedition

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You return as Pitfall Harry for more than 50 levels of jungle, glacier, mine and ruin platforming. Its appeal lies in precise timing while swinging on vines and dodging rolling logs and snapping crocodiles.

Growing Pains

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You pilot a Vessel that keeps growing, so every level becomes a frantic race to clear it before you get too big and wedge yourself in. The appeal lies in tight controls, trap-filled stages and a pulsing soundtrack.

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You guide a tiny stick-figure ninja who grabs gold while a physics simulation keeps throwing him around. Hilarious ragdoll deaths and the built-in level editor Ned make it memorable.

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