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Scrapyard Dog

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PlatformAtari LynxYear1991
PublisherAtariDeveloperCreative Software Designs
RegionNALanguageEnglish
TagsAction, Platformer, Single Player, Dogs
PlatformAtari Lynx
Year1991
PublisherAtari
DeveloperCreative Software Designs
RegionNA
LanguageEnglish
TagsAction, Platformer, Single Player, Dogs

Play as Louie as you try to rescue your dog Scraps from the evil Mr. Big. This is an action platformer where you throw cans that can bounce at your enemies. There are secret areas with mini games and shops where you can purchase various other items including additional time, shields, and even a gun.
 
GoodBad
  • Colorful graphics
  • Secret areas to find
  • Catchy music
  • Boss battles are fun
  • You're saving your dog
  • One hit deaths
  • Far too difficult
  • Limited visibility on what is coming next
  • Odd choice of a basic weapon
  • Very limited use weapon purchases
  • Slow paced
  • Odd jump physics that don't quite feel right
  • No password
Good
  • Colorful graphics
  • Secret areas to find
  • Catchy music
  • Boss battles are fun
  • You're saving your dog
 
Bad
  • One hit deaths
  • Far too difficult
  • Limited visibility on what is coming next
  • Odd choice of a basic weapon
  • Very limited use weapon purchases
  • Slow paced
  • Odd jump physics that don't quite feel right
  • No password
 
6I can overlook the slow pace and odd default weapon but the incredibly high difficulty make it difficult to recommend. With practice you can get through the levels, it just takes a lot of time.

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