Chuck Rock

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Chuck Rock
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Mega CD, Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear
Publisher: Virgin Games ( Sega)
Developer: Core Design
Genre: Action
Number of players: 1

Chuck Rock (チャックロック) is a platform game developed by Core Design and published by Virgin Interactive in 1991. It follows the adventure of a caveman named Chuck who must save Ophelia Rock from a tyrannosaurus rex called Garry Gritter.

The game was ported to a variety of platforms including the Sega Mega Drive, Sega Mega CD, Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear. The Mega CD version offers an enhanced soundtrack.

Chuck Rock was followed by Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck and BC Racers.

Story

The game takes place during the prehistorical Stone Age where dinosaurs and ancient creatures still roam the Earth. It stars Chuck Rock, an overweight, square-jawed caveman. Chuck Rock is a guitarist in a rock band along with other cavemen, and his wife Ophelia. One day Ophelia is kidnapped by someone known as Garry Gritter and taken to his hang-out, found in a dinosaur graveyard. Chuck must rescue her.

Gameplay

The sprite style and animation is cartoonish and gameplay filled with slapstick. Chuck can attack by thrusting his belly forward and hitting oncoming opponents. Another method of attack is by throwing rocks. Health is displayed in the HUD as a heart which shrinks with each hit taken. Health can be replenished by collecting dinsaur steaks found in levels. Some puzzle elements involve moving rocks to reach higher areas.

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Chuck Rock

Mega Drive Version

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Mega CD Version

Mega CD, US
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Master System Version

Master System, EU
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Master System, RR
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Game Gear Version

Game Gear, US
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Game Gear, JP
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