Difference between revisions of "Dynamite Dux"

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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Legacy===
 
===Legacy===
''Dynamite Dux'' was ported to Sega's [[Master System]] in 1989 for European and Brazillian markets. This version removes Pin entirely, claiming Bin (renamed "Michael Bin") was the boyfriend of Lucy, transformed into a duck (rather than in other versions, where Bin and Pin are Lucy's pets). The Master System version also lacks two player co-operative support and omits stage 3 (Jungle) due to cartridge size limitations.
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''Dynamite Dux'' was ported to Sega's [[Master System]] in 1989 for European and Brazilian markets. This version removes Pin entirely, claiming Bin (renamed "Michael Bin") was the boyfriend of Lucy, transformed into a duck (rather than in other versions, where Bin and Pin are Lucy's pets). The Master System version also lacks two player co-operative support and omits stage 3 (Jungle) due to cartridge size limitations.
  
 
[[Activision]], under license from [[Sega]], brought versions of the game to several home computer platforms in Europe, including the Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum.
 
[[Activision]], under license from [[Sega]], brought versions of the game to several home computer platforms in Europe, including the Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum.
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==Production Credits==
 
==Production Credits==
 
===Arcade Version===
 
===Arcade Version===
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'''Main Program:''' [[Satoshi Mifune|bin_chan_san]]<br>
 
'''Main Program:''' [[Satoshi Mifune|bin_chan_san]]<br>
 
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'''"Achacha's Model":''' match<br>
 
'''"Achacha's Model":''' match<br>
 
'''Special Thanks:''' sada "monster of marsh"<br>
 
'''Special Thanks:''' sada "monster of marsh"<br>
'''Producer:''' [[Yu Suzuki]]{{ref|http://www.ysnet-inc.jp/#portfolio}}
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==Promotional Material==
 
==Promotional Material==
 
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DoMeAFavour8New SMS UK PrintAd 2.jpg|Master System UK print advert
 
DoMeAFavour8New SMS UK PrintAd 2.jpg|Master System UK print advert
File:DynamiteDux Computers DE PrintAdvert.jpg|Home computers DE print advert
 
File:DynamiteDux Computers IT PrintAdvert.jpg|Home computers IT print advert
 
 
DynamiteDux Computers UK PrintAd.jpg|Home computers UK print advert
 
DynamiteDux Computers UK PrintAd.jpg|Home computers UK print advert
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===ZX Spectrum Version===
 
===ZX Spectrum Version===
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Revision as of 18:39, 16 October 2015

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Dynamite Dux Title.png

Dynamite Dux
System(s): Sega System 16, Sega Master System, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum
Publisher: Sega,
Amiga
Amstrad CPC
Atari ST
Commodore 64
ZX Spectrum
Activision
Developer:
Genre: Action

















Release Date RRP Code
Amiga
UK
£19.9919.99 [1]
Atari ST
UK
£24.9924.99 [1]
Amstrad CPC
UK
(Cassette)
£9.999.99 [1]
Amstrad CPC
UK
(Disk)
£14.9914.99 [1]
Commodore 64
UK
(Cassette)
£9.999.99 [1]
Commodore 64
UK
(Disk)
£14.9914.99 [1]
ZX Spectrum
UK
(Cassette)
£9.999.99 [1]

Dynamite Dux is a video game developed by Sega's AM2 division for their Sega System 16 arcade platform. It follows two anthropomorphic blue and red ducks named "Bin" and "Pin" respectively as they attempt to rescue a girl called Lucy from the clutches of the evil Sorcerer Achacha.

Gameplay

Dynamite Dux is a beat 'em up game, though rather than relying purely on one-on-one combat the ducks can equip themselves with a variety of weapons, from water pistols to bazookas. The game is also populated with a variety of odd looking enemies and bosses. Colonel Sanders, for instance, can be seen at the very beginning of the first level.

Stages

  • Stage 1: Down Town
  • Stage 2: Japan
  • Stage 3: Jungle
  • Stage 4: Chicago
  • Stage 5: Texas
  • Final Stage: Achacha

History

Legacy

Dynamite Dux was ported to Sega's Master System in 1989 for European and Brazilian markets. This version removes Pin entirely, claiming Bin (renamed "Michael Bin") was the boyfriend of Lucy, transformed into a duck (rather than in other versions, where Bin and Pin are Lucy's pets). The Master System version also lacks two player co-operative support and omits stage 3 (Jungle) due to cartridge size limitations.

Activision, under license from Sega, brought versions of the game to several home computer platforms in Europe, including the Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum.

Bean the Dynamite, a character from AM2's later Arcade title Sonic the Fighters is based off Bin and Pin. He also appeared in the Sega Saturn title Fighters Megamix, and there is an unlockable Bin costume for him in that game.

Production Credits

Arcade Version

Main Program: bin_chan_san
Assistant Programmer: duke
Ranking Program: oka_chan "punk boy"
Character Design: kiyo_chan
Back_Ground Design: "fixed_time_man"
Sound Design: hiro
Game Check: Ji_san "senior citizen"
"Achacha's Model": match
Special Thanks: sada "monster of marsh"
Producer: Yu Suzuki [3]

Promotional Material

Physical Scans

System 16 Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
90 №80, p82/83
Arcade
90
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Arcade
N/A
Based on
0 reviews

Dynamite Dux

Master System Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
79 №4, p95[4]
79 №1, p55[5]
90 №98, p116[6]
85 №29, p56
85 №4, p42[7]
80 №2/26
79 №1, p133[8]
70 №2, p51[9]
64 №3, p18/19
60 №23, p56
86 №2, p53[10]
58 №13, p24/25
Sega Master System
76
Based on
12 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
79
[4]
The Complete Guide to Sega (UK) PAL
79
[5]
Console XS (UK) PAL
86
[11]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
90
[6]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
33
[12]
The Games Machine (UK)
85
[13]
Joystick (FR)
85
[7]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
80
[14]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
79
[8]
Megazone (AU) PAL
70
[15]
Player One (FR)
70
[9]
Power Play (DE)
73
[16]
S: The Sega Magazine (UK)
64
[17]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
50
[18]
Sega Pro (UK)
86
[10]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
58
[19]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
86
[20]
Sega Master System
74
Based on
17 reviews

Dynamite Dux

Master System, EU
Dyndux sms eu cover.jpg
Cover
Dyndux sms eu cart.jpg
Cart
Master System, BR
DynamiteDux SMS BR cover.jpg
Cover
DynamiteDux SMS BR Cart.jpg
Cart
Master System, AU

DynamiteDux SMS AU Cart.jpg
Cart

Amiga Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
84 №26, p71[1]
83 №24, p85
Amiga
84
Based on
2 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
ACE (UK)
84
[1]
Amiga Computing (UK)
71
[21]
Amiga Format (UK)
64
[22]
Amiga User International (UK)
50
[23]
Commodore User (UK)
71
[24]
The Games Machine (UK)
83
[25]
Games Preview (DK)
73
[26]
New Computer Express (UK)
100
[27]
The One (UK)
65
[28]
Zero (UK)
72
[29]
Zzap!64 (UK)
65
[30]
Amiga
73
Based on
11 reviews

Dynamite Dux

Amiga, UK
DynamiteDux Amiga EU Box Front.jpg
Cover

Amstrad CPC Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
84 №25, p79
Amstrad CPC
84
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Amstar (FR)
70
[31]
Amstrad Action (UK)
88
[32]
The Games Machine (UK)
84
[33]
Zzap! (IT)
85
[34]
Amstrad CPC
82
Based on
4 reviews

Dynamite Dux

Amstrad CPC, UK (cassette)

Amstrad CPC, UK (disk)

Amstrad CPC, ES
(cassette) (MCM)
DynamiteDux CPC ES Box Cassette MCM.jpg
Cover
Amstrad CPC, ES (disk) (MCM)
DynamiteDux CPC ES Box Disk MCM.jpg
Cover
Amstrad CPC, ES
(cassette) (The Hit Squad)
DynamiteDux CPC ES Box Cassette THS.jpg
Cover
Amstrad CPC, ES
(cassette) (Erbe)
DynamiteDux CPC ES Box Cassette Erbe.jpg
Cover

Atari ST Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
82 №94, p48/49[35]
83 №23, p86
Atari ST
83
Based on
2 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
58
[36]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
82
[35]
The Games Machine (UK)
83
[37]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
70
[38]
The One (UK)
65
[28]
Power Play (DE)
68
[39]
Zero (UK)
71
[29]
Atari ST
71
Based on
7 reviews

Dynamite Dux

Atari ST, UK

DynamiteDux ST UK DiskA.jpg
Disk 1
DynamiteDux ST UK DiskB.jpg
Disk 2

Commodore 64 version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
91 №75
Commodore 64
91
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Zzap!64 (UK)
57
[30]
Zzap! (IT)
72
[34]
Commodore 64
65
Based on
2 reviews

Dynamite Dux

Commodore 64, UK

ZX Spectrum Version

ZX Spectrum, UK

ZX Spectrum, ES
(MCM)
Dynamite Dux Spectrum EU MCM Box.jpg
Cover
ZX Spectrum, ES
(The Hit Squad)
Dynamite Dux Spectrum EU THS Box.jpg
Cover
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  3. http://www.ysnet-inc.jp/#portfolio
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  15. Megazone, "August 1990" (AU; 1990-0x-xx), page 39
  16. Power Play, "2/90" (DE; 1990-01-25), page 64
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  18. Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 56
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