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| − | + | The game is a platformer where the player controls Donald Duck. Donald walks with {{left}} and {{right}} and "ducks" with {{down}}. He jumps with {{2}} and swims with {{repeat|{{2}}}}. He attacks with {{1}}, using a Hammer or the Flying Disk (depending on which was last found). He enters doors with {{up}}. | |
| − | There are seven stages in all, which must be completed within a time limit. There are differences in stage layout and enemy positions between the Game Gear and Master System versions. | + | There are seven stages in all, which must be completed within a time limit. There are differences in stage layout and enemy positions between the Game Gear and Master System versions. The Master System game allows players to back track, but the Game Gear version does not. Collecting five stars in the Master System game gives players limited invulnerability, while the Game Gear version gives additional points. When hit by an enemy, Donald loses his weapon in the Master System version (which can be obtained again by finding a Hammer or Flying Disk item) but not the Game Gear version. |
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| System(s): Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Publisher: Sega | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developer: Sega | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Licensor: The Walt Disney Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Genre: Action[1][2][3][4] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of players: 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Lucky Dime Caper Starring Donald Duck, called Donald Duck no Lucky Dime (ドナルドダックのラッキーダイム) in Japan, is a platform game developed for the Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear in 1991. As the name suggests, it stars Donald Duck, who must travel across seven levels save his three nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie from the evil Magica De Spell, as well as the "Lucky Dimes" stolen by her.
The game was released at the same time as Quackshot, and is often considered to be the Master System alternative of that game as a result. Both have Donald travel to various points on the globe, though The Lucky Dime Caper arms Donald with a hammer (a flying disk can also be acquired during the game) and the ability to jump on enemies' heads rather than relying on plungers. The stories are also very different.
A limited edition box set was sold in the UK, which included a music cassette tape featuring songs from various Disney films, a Donald Duck t-shirt and a Land of Illusion poster.
The Lucky Dime Caper was followed by Deep Duck Trouble Starring Donald Duck, which was also released for the Master System and Game Gear.
Contents
Story
The evil witch Magica De Spell has stolen Scrooge McDuck's Number One Dime and kidnapped his nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Donald Duck embarks on a mission, traveling around the world to save his three nephews and recover Scrooge's lucky dime.
Gameplay
The game is a platformer where the player controls Donald Duck. Donald walks with 
and 
and "ducks" with 
. He jumps with 
and swims with . He attacks with 
, using a Hammer or the Flying Disk (depending on which was last found). He enters doors with 
.
There are seven stages in all, which must be completed within a time limit. There are differences in stage layout and enemy positions between the Game Gear and Master System versions. The Master System game allows players to back track, but the Game Gear version does not. Collecting five stars in the Master System game gives players limited invulnerability, while the Game Gear version gives additional points. When hit by an enemy, Donald loses his weapon in the Master System version (which can be obtained again by finding a Hammer or Flying Disk item) but not the Game Gear version.
Items
In the Game Gear version, bonus items are pre-placed in the level. In the Master System version, they are obtained by defeating enemies.
| Treasure Boxes | |
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| They usually hold other items, but there is also an enemy that disguises as them. | |
| Hammer | |
| If you lose the Hammer during the game, or get it replaced by the Flying Disks, you can get it back. | |
| Flying Disks | |
| They are used as a weapon to attack the enemies from distance. | |
| 1Up | |
| Gives you an extra player. | |
| Stars | |
| Each star makes you attack faster, both with the Hammer and the Flying Disks. Grabbing a fifth star makes you invincible for a few seconds and reset the stars' count. | |
| Small Gems (yellow) | |
| Adds 500 points to your score. | |
| Large Gems (blue) | |
| Adds 1000 points to your score. |
Stages
| The Northern Woods | |
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| Beat a bear boss at the end and save Louie. | |
| The Great American Forest | |
| Rescue Dewey from a cage guarded by a big lion boss. | |
| The Andes Mountains | |
| Face two statues possessed by ancient spirits to free Huey. | |
| Stage 4 - The Tropical Isles | |
| Recover the first Lucky Dime beating a big tropical crow. | |
| The Pyramids | |
| The second Lucky Dime is guarded by a Egyptian crow boss, who is assisted by a giant enchanted snake. | |
| The South Pole | |
| Find the third Lucky Dime after beating a big crow that kicks ice cubes at you. | |
| Magica's Castle | |
| The final battle, for the fourth and last Lucky Dime, is against the evil Magica De Spell in her castle, that is full of skeletons and ghosts. |
Versions
Localised names
| Language | Localised Name | English Translation |
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| English | The Lucky Dime Caper Starring Donald Duck | The Lucky Dime Caper Starring Donald Duck |
| English (US) | The Lucky Dime Caper Starring Donald Duck | The Lucky Dime Caper Starring Donald Duck |
| Japanese | ドナルドダックのラッキーダイム | Donald Duck no Lucky Dime |
Magazine articles
- Main article: The Lucky Dime Caper Starring Donald Duck/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Anders and & Co. 1992 (DK) [12]
Master System print advert in Supergame (BR) #15: "Outubro 1992" (1992-10-xx)
Master System print advert in Mega Force (ES) #11: "Marzo 1993" (1993-xx-xx)
also published in:
also published in:
- Hobby Consolas (ES) #18: "Marzo 1993" (1993-xx-xx)[13]
Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #1992-01: "January 1992" (1991-12-07)
Print advert in Mega Force (ES) #11: "Marzo 1993" (1993-xx-xx)
also published in:
also published in:
- Hobby Consolas (ES) #18: "Marzo 1993" (1993-xx-xx)[14]
- Todo Sega (ES) #1: "Abril 1993" (1993-03-15)[15]
- Micromanía (segunda época) (ES) #59: "Abril 1993" (1993-0x-xx)[16]
Print advert in Donald Duck (DK) #23: (1993-06-23)[17]
Physical scans
Master System version
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| Master System, UK (Limited Edition) |
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Cart  Manual  Cassette cover  Cassette cover (back)  Cassette  T-Shirt |
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| Master System, AU |
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   Cart |
| Master System, AU (Hotline sticker) |
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Cart |
| Master System, AU (Wide hotline/NIAL stickers) |
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Cart |
| Master System, BR |
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 Cart  Manual |
| Master System, BR (newer) |
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Cart |
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Game Gear version
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85 |
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| Based on 24 reviews | |
| Game Gear, JP |
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| Game Gear, US |
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 Cart  Manual |
| Game Gear, EU |
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Cart  Manual |
| Game Gear, BR |
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 Cart  Manual |
Technical information
ROM dump status
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256kB | Cartridge (EU) | |||||||||||
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256kB | 1991-05-28 | EPROM cartridge | Page | |||||||||
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256kB | Cartridge (JP) | |||||||||||
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256kB | Cartridge (US/EU) |
References
- ↑ File:TLDC GG EU back.jpg
- ↑ File:TLDC GG JP Box Front.jpg
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/gamegear/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-12-07 04:57)
- ↑ File:TLDC SMS EU Box.jpg
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Computer & Video Games, "January 1992" (UK; 1991-12-15), page 54
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Sega Force, "Februrary 1992" (UK; 1992-01-23), page 79
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Sega Magazin, "September/Oktober 1993" (DE; 1993-09-01), page 52
- ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1991" (UK; 1991-xx-xx), page 9
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 GamePro, "March 1992" (US; 1992-xx-xx), page 72
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Sega Power, "July 1991" (UK; 1991-06-06), page 20
- ↑ Supergame, "Abril 1992" (BR; 1992-04-xx), page 49
- ↑ http://www.tegneserieauktion.dk/auction24h7_dk/800Xattachments/2/170/r_IMG_20140816_121101.jpg.jpg
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Marzo 1993" (ES; 1993-xx-xx), page 15
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Marzo 1993" (ES; 1993-xx-xx), page 29
- ↑ Todo Sega, "Abril 1993" (ES; 1993-03-15), page 2
- ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Abril 1993" (ES; 1993-0x-xx), page 2
- ↑ http://www.nintendomagasinet.dk/nintendo-in-the-danish-donald-duck-magazine/
- ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 142
- ↑ Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 133
- ↑ Game Mania, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 81
- ↑ GamePro, "November 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 100
- ↑ Gamers, "Februar/März 1992" (DE; 1992-xx-xx), page 18
- ↑ Game Zone, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-21), page 53
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Marzo 1992" (ES; 1992-0x-xx), page 54
- ↑ Joystick, "Janvier 1992" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 145
- ↑ Mega Force, "Novembre 1991" (FR; 1991-11-19), page 90
- ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Abril 1992" (ES; 1992-0x-xx), page 38
- ↑ Mean Machines, "January 1992" (UK; 1991-12-27), page 76
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 133
- ↑ Player One, "Janvier 1992" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 70
- ↑ Play Time, "4/92" (DE; 1992-03-04), page 90
- ↑ Sega News, "Listopad 1996" (CZ; 1996-1x-xx), page 35
- ↑ Sega Power, "April 1992" (UK; 1992-03-05), page 24
- ↑ Sega Pro, "February 1992" (UK; 1992-01-16), page 30
- ↑ Sega Pro, "Christmas 1992" (UK; 1992-12-10), page 68
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 71
- ↑ Sega Force, "3/93" (SE; 1993-05-13), page 25
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 Sega Force, "Februrary 1992" (UK; 1992-01-23), page 78
- ↑ Sega Master Force, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-07-22), page 11
- ↑ User, "Ioúnios 1992" (GR; 1992-0x-xx), page 88
- ↑ Video Games, "2/92" (DE; 1992-04-06), page 35
- ↑ Ação Games, "Abril 1992" (BR; 1992-04-xx), page 42
- ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "January 1992" (JP; 1991-12-07), page 83
- ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 148
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "January 1992 (Go! Issue 3)" (UK; 1991-12-15), page 18
- ↑ Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 166
- ↑ Famitsu, "1991-12-27" (JP; 1991-12-13), page 43
- ↑ Game Mania, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 70
- ↑ Génération 4, "Janvier 1992" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 155
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Abril 1992" (ES; 1992-0x-xx), page 64
- ↑ Joystick, "Février 1992" (FR; 1992-0x-xx), page 158
- ↑ Mega Force, "Janvier 1992" (FR; 1992-01-15), page 42
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 143
- ↑ Play Time, "5/92" (DE; 1992-04-08), page 94
- ↑ Power Play, "3/92" (DE; 1992-02-12), page 144
- ↑ Sega Power, "May 1992" (UK; 1992-04-02), page 48
- ↑ Sega Pro, "February 1992" (UK; 1992-01-16), page 31
- ↑ Sega Pro, "Christmas 1992" (UK; 1992-12-10), page 71
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 74
- ↑ Sega Force, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-06), page 75
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 88
- ↑ VideoGames & Computer Entertainment, "March 1992" (US; 1992-0x-xx), page 64
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