Dynamite Dux

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Dynamite Dux
System(s): Sega System 16, 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

















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Dynamite Dux is a game developed by Sega's AM2 division for their Sega System 16. It was later ported to Sega's Master System and numerous other home computer systems available at the time. 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.

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.

During home conversions of the game, the story was often altered. The Master System port for example removes Pin entirely, claiming Bin (renamed "Michael Bin") was the boyfriend of Lucy, transformed into a duck. In other versions, Bin and Pin are Lucy's pets.

Master System version is one player only and had some levels removed from the original.

Bean the Dynamite

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.

Stages

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

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"

Physical Scans

System 16 Version

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Master System Version

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

Dynamite Dux

Master System, EU
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Cover
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Cart
Master System, BR
DynamiteDux SMS BR cover.jpg
Cover

Amiga Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
84 №26
Amiga
 84
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
ACE (UK)
84
[18]
Amiga Computing (UK)
71
[19]
Amiga Format (UK)
64
[20]
Amiga User International (UK)
50
[21]
Commodore User (UK)
71
[22]
The Games Machine (UK)
83
[23]
Games Preview (DK)
73
[24]
New Computer Express (UK)
100
[25]
The One (UK)
65
[26]
Zero (UK)
72
[27]
Zzap!64 (UK)
65
[28]
Amiga
 73
Based on
11 reviews

Dynamite Dux

Amiga, EU
DynamiteDux Amiga EU Box Front.jpg
Cover

Amstrad CPC Version

Amstrad CPC, EU (Cassette)

Amstrad CPC, EU (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
Atari ST
 82
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
58
[29]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
82
[30]
The Games Machine (UK)
83
[31]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
70
[32]
The One (UK)
65
[26]
Power Play (DE)
68
[33]
Zero (UK)
71
[27]
Atari ST
 71
Based on
7 reviews

Dynamite Dux

Atari ST, EU

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
[28]
Zzap! (IT)
72
[34]
Commodore 64
 65
Based on
2 reviews

Dynamite Dux

Commodore 64, EU

ZX Spectrum Version

ZX Spectrum, EU

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
  1. ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume IV" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 95
  2. ↑ The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 55
  3. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 140
  4. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "January 1990" (UK; 1989-12-16), page 116
  5. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "March 1990" (US; 1990-xx-xx), page 16
  6. ↑ The Games Machine, "April 1990" (UK; 1990-03-15), page 56
  7. ↑ Joystick, "Avril 1990" (FR; 1990-03-20), page 42
  8. ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Julio 1990" (ES; 1990-0x-xx), page 48
  9. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 133
  10. ↑ Megazone, "August 1990" (AU; 1990-0x-xx), page 39
  11. ↑ Player One, "Octobre 1990" (FR; 1990-xx-xx), page 51
  12. ↑ Power Play, "2/90" (DE; 1990-01-25), page 64
  13. ↑ S: The Sega Magazine, "February 1990" (UK; 1990-01-04), page 18
  14. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 56
  15. ↑ Sega Pro, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-11-21), page 55
  16. ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1992" (UK; 1992-10-08), page 24
  17. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 70
  18. ↑ ACE, "November 1989" (UK; 1989-10-xx), page 71
  19. ↑ Amiga Computing, "Volume 2, Number 7: December 1989" (UK; 1989-xx-xx), page 29
  20. ↑ Amiga Format, "November 1989" (UK; 1989-10-xx), page 41
  21. ↑ Amiga User International, "Volume 3, Number 11: November 1989" (UK; 1989-xx-xx), page 78
  22. ↑ Commodore User, "October 1989" (UK; 1989-09-26), page 47
  23. ↑ The Games Machine, "November 1989" (UK; 1989-10-12), page 85
  24. ↑ Games Preview, "8/9 1989" (DK; 1989-xx-xx), page 49
  25. ↑ New Computer Express, "October 7, 1989" (UK; 1989-10-05), page 60
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 The One, "October 1989" (UK; 1989-09-xx), page 91
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Zero, "November 1989" (UK; 1989-10-12), page 50
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Zzap!64, "March 1990" (UK; 1990-xx-xx), page 78
  29. ↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "Oktober 1989" (DE; 1989-08-28), page 42
  30. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "September 1989" (UK; 1989-08-16), page 48
  31. ↑ The Games Machine, "October 1989" (UK; 1989-09-17), page 86
  32. ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Marzo 1990" (ES; 1990-0x-xx), page 41
  33. ↑ Power Play, "11/89" (DE; 1989-10-09), page 25
  34. ↑ Zzap!, "Novembre 1989" (IT; 1989-xx-xx), page 20
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