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| bobscreen=Dynamite Dux Title.png | | bobscreen=Dynamite Dux Title.png | ||
− | + | | publisher=[[Sega]], {{Amiga}} {{CPC}} {{ST}} {{C64}} {{Spectrum}} [[Activision]] | |
− | | publisher=[[Sega]] {{Amiga}} {{CPC}} {{ST}} {{C64}} {{Spectrum}} [[Activision]] | + | | developer=[[Sega AM2]], {{Amiga}} {{CPC}} {{ST}} {{C64}} {{Spectrum}} [[Core Design]] |
− | | developer=[[Sega AM2]] {{Amiga}} {{CPC}} {{ST}} {{C64}} {{Spectrum}} [[Core Design]] | + | | system=[[Sega System 16]], [[Sega Master System]], Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum |
− | | system=[[Sega System 16]], [[Master System]], Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum | + | | romsize={{Arcade}} 1256kB{{ref|http://www.mamedb.com/game/ddux}}, {{SMS}} 256kB |
− | | romsize={{Arcade}} 1256kB | ||
| genre=Action | | genre=Action | ||
− | | releases={{ | + | | releases={{releasesArcade |
− | | | + | | sys16_date_jp=1988 |
− | | | + | | sys16_date_eu=1988 |
− | + | }} | |
− | + | {{releasesHC | |
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| amiga_date_uk=1989 | | amiga_date_uk=1989 | ||
− | | amiga_rrp_uk=19.99 {{fileref|ACE UK 26.pdf|page=71}} | + | | amiga_rrp_uk=19.99{{fileref|ACE UK 26.pdf|page=71}} |
− | | st_date_uk=1989 | + | | st_date_uk=1989 |
− | | st_rrp_uk=24.99 {{fileref|ACE UK 26.pdf|page=71}} | + | | st_rrp_uk=24.99{{fileref|ACE UK 26.pdf|page=71}} |
| c64_date_uk_c=1989 | | c64_date_uk_c=1989 | ||
− | | c64_rrp_uk_c=9.99 {{fileref|ACE UK 26.pdf|page=71}} | + | | c64_rrp_uk_c=9.99{{fileref|ACE UK 26.pdf|page=71}} |
| c64_date_uk_d=1989 | | c64_date_uk_d=1989 | ||
− | | c64_rrp_uk_d=14.99 {{fileref|ACE UK 26.pdf|page=71}} | + | | c64_rrp_uk_d=14.99{{fileref|ACE UK 26.pdf|page=71}} |
+ | | c64_date_es_c=19xx | ||
| cpc_date_uk_c=1989 | | cpc_date_uk_c=1989 | ||
− | | cpc_rrp_uk_c=9.99 {{fileref|ACE UK 26.pdf|page=71}} | + | | cpc_rrp_uk_c=9.99{{fileref|ACE UK 26.pdf|page=71}} |
| cpc_date_uk_d=1989 | | cpc_date_uk_d=1989 | ||
− | | cpc_rrp_uk_d=14.99 {{fileref|ACE UK 26.pdf|page=71}} | + | | cpc_rrp_uk_d=14.99{{fileref|ACE UK 26.pdf|page=71}} |
+ | | cpc_date_es_c=19xx | ||
+ | | cpc_date_es_d=19xx | ||
| spectrum_date_uk_c=1989 | | spectrum_date_uk_c=1989 | ||
− | | spectrum_rrp_uk_c=9.99 {{fileref|ACE UK 26.pdf|page=71}} | + | | spectrum_rrp_uk_c=9.99{{fileref|ACE UK 26.pdf|page=71}} |
+ | | spectrum_date_es_c=19xx | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{releasesSMS | ||
+ | | sms_date_eu=1990-01{{fileref|CVG UK 097.pdf|page=157}} | ||
+ | | sms_code_eu=7029 | ||
+ | | sms_rrp_uk=24.95{{fileref|CVG UK 097.pdf|page=157}}{{fileref|CVG UK 100.pdf|page=56}} | ||
+ | | sms_rrp_fr=329{{fileref|PlayerOne FR 002.pdf|page=51}} | ||
+ | | sms_date_br=19xx | ||
+ | | sms_date_au=19xx | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Legacy=== | ===Legacy=== | ||
− | ''Dynamite Dux'' was ported to Sega's [[Master System]] in 1989 for European and | + | ''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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[[sonic:Bean the Dynamite|Bean the Dynamite]], a character from AM2's later Arcade title ''[[sonic:Sonic the Fighters|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. | [[sonic:Bean the Dynamite|Bean the Dynamite]], a character from AM2's later Arcade title ''[[sonic:Sonic the Fighters|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 | + | ===Versions=== |
− | === | + | Note: None of the 8-bit (including the Sega Master System) versions include the bonus rounds from the arcade. Likewise, only the Amiga and Atari ST versions support co-operative play. |
− | '''Main Program:''' [[Satoshi Mifune|bin_chan_san]] | + | |
− | '''Assistant Programmer:''' duke | + | With the exception of the Commodore 64 version which supports mapping this feature to a second joystick, jumping in all home computer versions requires the use of the keyboard's space bar, as the standard joystick layout for computers at the time was only to include one button. |
− | '''Ranking Program:''' oka_chan "punk boy" | + | |
− | '''Character Design:''' kiyo_chan | + | An issue possibly affecting multiple versions of the game (but only definitely confirmed for the Amstrad CPC) is that should the player take damage while holding a water pistol (for the fire boss), there is a chance that the pistol will be knocked off screen, making the fight unbeatable. |
− | '''Back_Ground Design:''' "fixed_time_man" | + | |
− | '''Sound Design:''' [[Hiroshi Kawaguchi|hiro]] | + | ====Amstrad CPC version==== |
− | '''Game Check:''' Ji_san "senior citizen" | + | The Amstrad CPC port lacks any in-game music and runs in a much smaller window than its siblings. While it retains the forks in the road, the user always has a choice of taking the upper or lower paths - neither are blocked off at any point, as is the case in the arcade original. |
− | '''"Achacha's Model":''' match | + | |
− | '''Special Thanks:''' sada "monster of marsh" | + | ====Atari ST version==== |
− | '''Producer:''' [[Yu Suzuki]]{{ref|http://www.ysnet-inc.jp/#portfolio}} | + | The Atari ST version of ''Dynamite Dux'' is infamous, as if the user types in "NUDE", they are greeted with an altered introduction, in which a naked Lucy is carried off to a brothel. |
+ | |||
+ | ====Commodore 64 version==== | ||
+ | On the C64, ''Dynamite Dux'' has some unexplained music issues, in which some audio channels can't be heard during normal play. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====ZX Spectrum version==== | ||
+ | The Spectrum port also lacks music, and the gameplay (minus the HUD) is presented entirely in two colours. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Production credits== | ||
+ | ===System 16 version=== | ||
+ | {{creditstable| | ||
+ | {{multicol| | ||
+ | *'''Main Program:''' [[Satoshi Mifune|bin_chan_san]] | ||
+ | *'''Assistant Programmer:''' duke | ||
+ | *'''Ranking Program:''' oka_chan "punk boy" | ||
+ | *'''Character Design:''' kiyo_chan | ||
+ | *'''Back_Ground Design:''' "fixed_time_man" | ||
+ | *'''Sound Design:''' [[Hiroshi Kawaguchi|hiro]] | ||
+ | *'''Game Check:''' Ji_san "senior citizen" | ||
+ | *'''"Achacha's Model":''' match | ||
+ | *'''Special Thanks:''' sada "monster of marsh" | ||
+ | *'''Producer:''' [[Yu Suzuki]]{{ref|http://www.ysnet-inc.jp/#portfolio}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | | console=SYS16 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Magazine articles== | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}} | ||
− | ==Promotional | + | ==Promotional material== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | + | Dynamite Dux Arcade JP Flyer.jpg|System 16 JP flyer | |
− | + | DynamiteDux Computers IT PrintAdvert.jpg|Home computers IT print advert | |
− | |||
− | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
+ | {{gallery | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |CVG UK 100.pdf|cvg|100|56 | ||
+ | |text=Master System print advert | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |CVG UK 101.pdf|cvg|101|102 | ||
+ | |ACE UK 32.pdf|ace|32|12 | ||
+ | |text=Master System print advert | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |text=Home computers print advert | ||
+ | |CommodoreUser UK 72.pdf|cuser|72|2 | ||
+ | |CommodoreUser UK 73.pdf|cuser|73|57 | ||
+ | |CVG UK 095.pdf|cvg|95|53 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |text=Home computers print advert | ||
+ | |PowerPlay DE 020.pdf|pp|20|51 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ==Physical | + | ==Physical scans== |
− | ===System 16 | + | ===System 16 version=== |
{{ratings | {{ratings | ||
| icon=Arcade | | icon=Arcade | ||
| suser=90 | | suser=90 | ||
− | | suser_source={{num|80}} | + | | suser_source={{num|80|page=82/83|pdf=SinclairUser UK 080.pdf|pdfpage=82}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ||
− | ===Master System | + | ===Master System version=== |
{{ratings | {{ratings | ||
| icon=SMS | | icon=SMS | ||
| cgtc=79 | | cgtc=79 | ||
− | | cgtc_source={{num|4|page=95}} | + | | cgtc_source={{num|4|page=95|pdf=CGtC UK 04.pdf}} |
| cgts=79 | | cgts=79 | ||
− | | cgts_source={{num|1}} | + | | cgts_source={{num|1|page=55|pdf=TheCompleteGuideToSega UK.pdf}} |
| cvg=90 | | cvg=90 | ||
| cvg_source={{num|98|page=116|pdf=CVG UK 098.pdf}} | | cvg_source={{num|98|page=116|pdf=CVG UK 098.pdf}} | ||
| gamesmachineuk=85 | | gamesmachineuk=85 | ||
− | | gamesmachineuk_source={{num|29}} | + | | gamesmachineuk_source={{num|29|page=56|pdf=TGM UK 29.pdf}} |
| joystick=85 | | joystick=85 | ||
− | | joystick_source={{num|4|page=42}} | + | | joystick_source={{num|4|page=42|pdf=Joystick FR 004.pdf}} |
| micromania=80 | | micromania=80 | ||
| micromania_source={{num|2/26}} | | micromania_source={{num|2/26}} | ||
| mms=79 | | mms=79 | ||
| mms_source={{num|1|page=133|pdf=MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf}} | | mms_source={{num|1|page=133|pdf=MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf}} | ||
− | |||
| playerone=70 | | playerone=70 | ||
− | | playerone_source={{num|2|page=51|pdf=PlayerOne FR 002.pdf | + | | playerone_source={{num|2|page=51|pdf=PlayerOne FR 002.pdf}} |
| s=64 | | s=64 | ||
− | | s_source={{num|3|page=18/19}} | + | | s_source={{num|3|page=18/19|pdf=StheSegaMagazine UK 03.pdf|pdfpage=18}} |
| segapower=60 | | segapower=60 | ||
| segapower_source={{num|23|page=56}} | | segapower_source={{num|23|page=56}} | ||
| segapro=86 | | segapro=86 | ||
− | | segapro_source={{num|2|page=53}} | + | | segapro_source={{num|2|page=53|pdf=SegaPro UK 02.pdf|pdfpage=55}} |
| segapro_1=58 | | segapro_1=58 | ||
| segapro_source_1={{num|13|page=24/25}} | | segapro_source_1={{num|13|page=24/25}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Scanbox |
| console=Master System | | console=Master System | ||
| region=EU | | region=EU | ||
| cover=Dyndux sms eu cover.jpg | | cover=Dyndux sms eu cover.jpg | ||
| cart=Dyndux sms eu cart.jpg | | cart=Dyndux sms eu cart.jpg | ||
− | }}{{ | + | | manual=Dynamite Dux SMS EU Manual.pdf |
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| console=Master System | | console=Master System | ||
| region=BR | | region=BR | ||
| cover=DynamiteDux SMS BR cover.jpg | | cover=DynamiteDux SMS BR cover.jpg | ||
| cart=DynamiteDux SMS BR Cart.jpg | | cart=DynamiteDux SMS BR Cart.jpg | ||
− | }}{{ | + | }}{{Scanbox |
| console=Master System | | console=Master System | ||
| region=AU | | region=AU | ||
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{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
− | ===Amiga | + | ===Amiga version=== |
{{ratings | {{ratings | ||
| icon=Amiga | | icon=Amiga | ||
| ace=84 | | ace=84 | ||
| ace_source={{num|26|page=71|pdf=ACE UK 26.pdf}} | | ace_source={{num|26|page=71|pdf=ACE UK 26.pdf}} | ||
+ | | amigacomputing=71 | ||
+ | | amigacomputing_source={{num|19|page=29|pdf=AmigaComputing UK 019.pdf|pdfpage=29}} | ||
+ | | aui=50 | ||
+ | | aui_source={{num|0311|page=78|pdf=AUI UK 0311.pdf|pdfpage=78}} | ||
+ | | cuser=71 | ||
+ | | cuser_source={{num|73|page=47|pdf=CommodoreUser UK 73.pdf|pdfpage=47}} | ||
| gamesmachineuk=83 | | gamesmachineuk=83 | ||
− | | gamesmachineuk_source={{num|24|page=85}} | + | | gamesmachineuk_source={{num|24|page=85|pdf=TGM UK 24.pdf}} |
+ | | gamespreview=73 | ||
+ | | gamespreview_source={{num|8|page=49|pdf=GamesPreview DK 08.pdf|pdfpage=49}} | ||
+ | | one=65 | ||
+ | | one_source={{num|13|page=91/92|pdf=TheOne UK 13.pdf|pdfpage=91}} | ||
+ | | zero=72 | ||
+ | | zero_source={{num|1|page=50/51|pdf=Zero UK 01.pdf|pdfpage=50}} | ||
+ | | zzap64=65 | ||
+ | | zzap64_source={{num|59|page=78|pdf=Zzap64 UK 059.pdf|pdfpage=78}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Scanbox |
| console=Amiga | | console=Amiga | ||
| region=UK | | region=UK | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Amstrad CPC | + | ===Amstrad CPC version=== |
{{ratings | {{ratings | ||
| icon=CPC | | icon=CPC | ||
+ | | amstar=70 | ||
+ | | amstar_source={{num|39|page=100/101|pdf=Amstar FR 39.pdf|pdfpage=100}} | ||
+ | | amstradaction=88 | ||
+ | | amstradaction_source={{num|51|page=63|pdf=AmstradAction UK 051.pdf|pdfpage=63}} | ||
| gamesmachineuk=84 | | gamesmachineuk=84 | ||
− | | gamesmachineuk_source={{num|25|page=79}} | + | | gamesmachineuk_source={{num|25|page=79|pdf=TGM UK 25.pdf}} |
+ | | zzapit=85 | ||
+ | | zzapit_source={{num|39|page=20/21|pdf=Zzap IT 39.pdf|pdfpage=20}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Scanbox |
| console=Amstrad CPC | | console=Amstrad CPC | ||
− | | region=UK ( | + | | region=UK (cassette) |
| cover= | | cover= | ||
− | }}{{ | + | }}{{Scanbox |
| console=Amstrad CPC | | console=Amstrad CPC | ||
− | | region=UK ( | + | | region=UK (disk) |
| cover= | | cover= | ||
− | }}{{ | + | }}{{Scanbox |
| console=Amstrad CPC | | console=Amstrad CPC | ||
− | | region=ES<br/>( | + | | region=ES<br/>(cassette) (MCM) |
| cover=DynamiteDux CPC ES Box Cassette MCM.jpg | | cover=DynamiteDux CPC ES Box Cassette MCM.jpg | ||
}}{{scanbox | }}{{scanbox | ||
| console=Amstrad CPC | | console=Amstrad CPC | ||
− | | region=ES ( | + | | region=ES (disk) (MCM) |
| cover=DynamiteDux CPC ES Box Disk MCM.jpg | | cover=DynamiteDux CPC ES Box Disk MCM.jpg | ||
}}{{scanbox | }}{{scanbox | ||
| console=Amstrad CPC | | console=Amstrad CPC | ||
− | | region=ES<br/>( | + | | region=ES<br/>(cassette) (The Hit Squad) |
| cover=DynamiteDux CPC ES Box Cassette THS.jpg | | cover=DynamiteDux CPC ES Box Cassette THS.jpg | ||
}}{{scanbox | }}{{scanbox | ||
| console=Amstrad CPC | | console=Amstrad CPC | ||
− | | region=ES<br/>( | + | | region=ES<br/>(cassette) (Erbe) |
| cover=DynamiteDux CPC ES Box Cassette Erbe.jpg | | cover=DynamiteDux CPC ES Box Cassette Erbe.jpg | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Atari ST | + | ===Atari ST version=== |
{{ratings | {{ratings | ||
| icon=ST | | icon=ST | ||
| cvg=82 | | cvg=82 | ||
− | | cvg_source={{num|94|page=48 | + | | cvg_source={{num|94|page=48/49|pdf=CVG UK 094.pdf|pdfpage=48}} |
| gamesmachineuk=83 | | gamesmachineuk=83 | ||
− | | gamesmachineuk_source={{num|23|page=86}} | + | | gamesmachineuk_source={{num|23|page=86|pdf=TGM UK 23.pdf}} |
+ | | one=65 | ||
+ | | one_source={{num|13|page=91/92|pdf=TheOne UK 13.pdf|pdfpage=91}} | ||
+ | | zero=71 | ||
+ | | zero_source={{num|1|page=51|pdf=Zero UK 01.pdf|pdfpage=51}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
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| region=UK | | region=UK | ||
| cover= | | cover= | ||
− | | | + | | disk1=DynamiteDux ST UK DiskA.jpg |
− | | | + | | disk2=DynamiteDux ST UK DiskB.jpg |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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| icon=C64 | | icon=C64 | ||
| yc=91 | | yc=91 | ||
− | | yc_source={{num|75}} | + | | yc_source={{num|75}}, ''[https://archive.org/stream/75-your-commodore-magazine/Your_Commodore_Issue_75_1991_Jan#page/n35/mode/2up p36/37]''<!-- Note: this is a review of "Sega Master Mix", though each game is also rated individually --> |
+ | | zzap64=57 | ||
+ | | zzap64_source={{num|59|page=78|pdf=Zzap64 UK 059.pdf|pdfpage=78}} | ||
+ | | zzapit=72 | ||
+ | | zzapit_source={{num|39|page=20/21|pdf=Zzap IT 39.pdf|pdfpage=20}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
| console=Commodore 64 | | console=Commodore 64 | ||
| region=UK | | region=UK | ||
+ | | front=DynamiteDux UK C64 Box Front.jpg | ||
+ | | back=DynamiteDux UK C64 Box Back.jpg | ||
+ | | spinemissing=yes | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Commodore 64 | ||
+ | | region=ES | ||
| cover= | | cover= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===ZX Spectrum | + | ===ZX Spectrum version=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ratings |
+ | | icon=Spectrum | ||
+ | | suser=82 | ||
+ | | suser_source={{num|90|page=12/13|pdf=SinclairUser UK 090.pdf|pdfpage=12}} | ||
+ | | ysinclair=81 | ||
+ | | ysinclair_source={{num|46|page=85/86|pdf=YourSinclair UK 46.pdf|pdfpage=85}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
| console=ZX Spectrum | | console=ZX Spectrum | ||
| region=UK | | region=UK | ||
| cover= | | cover= | ||
− | }}{{ | + | }}{{Scanbox |
| console=ZX Spectrum | | console=ZX Spectrum | ||
| region=ES<br>(MCM) | | region=ES<br>(MCM) | ||
| cover=Dynamite Dux Spectrum EU MCM Box.jpg | | cover=Dynamite Dux Spectrum EU MCM Box.jpg | ||
− | }}{{ | + | }}{{Scanbox |
| console=ZX Spectrum | | console=ZX Spectrum | ||
| region=ES<br>(The Hit Squad) | | region=ES<br>(The Hit Squad) | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | ==References== | |
− | + | {{multicol| | |
+ | <references/> | ||
+ | |cols=3}} |
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System(s): Sega System 16, Sega Master System, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Publisher: Sega, Activision | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Sega AM2, Core Design | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Action | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Contents
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.
Versions
Note: None of the 8-bit (including the Sega Master System) versions include the bonus rounds from the arcade. Likewise, only the Amiga and Atari ST versions support co-operative play.
With the exception of the Commodore 64 version which supports mapping this feature to a second joystick, jumping in all home computer versions requires the use of the keyboard's space bar, as the standard joystick layout for computers at the time was only to include one button.
An issue possibly affecting multiple versions of the game (but only definitely confirmed for the Amstrad CPC) is that should the player take damage while holding a water pistol (for the fire boss), there is a chance that the pistol will be knocked off screen, making the fight unbeatable.
Amstrad CPC version
The Amstrad CPC port lacks any in-game music and runs in a much smaller window than its siblings. While it retains the forks in the road, the user always has a choice of taking the upper or lower paths - neither are blocked off at any point, as is the case in the arcade original.
Atari ST version
The Atari ST version of Dynamite Dux is infamous, as if the user types in "NUDE", they are greeted with an altered introduction, in which a naked Lucy is carried off to a brothel.
Commodore 64 version
On the C64, Dynamite Dux has some unexplained music issues, in which some audio channels can't be heard during normal play.
ZX Spectrum version
The Spectrum port also lacks music, and the gameplay (minus the HUD) is presented entirely in two colours.
Production credits
System 16 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[6]
Magazine articles
- Main article: Dynamite Dux/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
also published in:
also published in:
- Commodore User (UK) #73: "October 1989" (1989-09-26)[8]
- Computer & Video Games (UK) #95: "October 1989" (1989-09-16)[9]
Physical scans
System 16 version
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Master System version
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74 | |
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Based on 17 reviews |
Amiga version
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73 | |
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Based on 11 reviews |
Amstrad CPC version
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82 | |
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Based on 4 reviews |
Amstrad CPC, UK (cassette) |
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Atari ST version
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71 | |
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Based on 7 reviews |
Commodore 64 version
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65 | |
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Based on 2 reviews |
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ZX Spectrum version
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82 | |
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- ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1992" (UK; 1992-10-08), page 24
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