Dynamite Duke (Japanese: ダイナマイトデューク, Hepburn: Dainamaito Dūku) is a 1989 action arcade game developed by Seibu Kaihatsu. It was later ported to the Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis and X68000. Being a Cabal-based shooter, it can be considered a follow-up to Seibu's Empire City: 1931 and Dead Angle.
| Dynamite Duke | |
|---|---|
 Japanese arcade flyer of Dynamite Duke. | |
| Developer(s) | Seibu Kaihatsu (arcade) Whiteboard (SMS) |
| Publisher(s) | Seibu Kaihatsu (arcade) Sega (SMS, Genesis) |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, Mega Drive/Genesis, Master System, X68000 |
| Release | Arcade 1989 Master System 1989 Mega Drive/Genesis [1]
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| Genre(s) | Shooting gallery |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
The Double Dynamites edit
| The Double Dynamites | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Seibu Kaihatsu |
| Publisher(s) | |
| Platform(s) | Arcade |
| Release | 1989-? |
| Genre(s) | Action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multi-player (max 2) |
The Double Dynamites is a version of the original game with simultaneous 2 player support. In addition, there are other changes:
- Life gauges are shown with visible bars, where Duke and bosses all have 11 bars of life.
- In the English version, it is no longer possible to refill the life bar by adding credits after completing Mission 1.
- With the exception of Mission 9, there are more enemies on screen, including boss battles.
- In the high score entry screen, a countdown timer is shown.
Story edit
A top scientist decides to utilise a secret formula to develop his very own army of evil mutant warriors, so he can become the ruler of the world. It is up to Dynamite Duke--a man with a cybernetic arm and a machine gun--to foil his evil plan.
Gameplay edit
The Arcade version has 9 stages, while the Genesis version only has 6 stages.
Reception edit
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| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| IGN | 5/10 (Genesis)[5] |
| Console XS | 77/100 (Genesis)[2] 72/100 (Master System)[3] |
| Mean Machines | 79% (Genesis)[4] |
| MegaTech | 73/100 (Genesis)[6] |
In Japan, Game Machine listed Dynamite Duke on their October 1, 1989 issue as being the fourteenth most-successful table arcade unit of the month.[7]
Mean Machines gave the Mega Drive/Genesis version a 79%, commenting that it was only visually better than the Master System version and that it "lacks lasting appeal".[4] Levi Buchanan of IGN rated the Genesis game a 5.0 (Meh) for a dismal value, 30 minutes of play value.[8] MegaTech magazine gave an overall score of 73 out of 100 commenting the game "provides plenty of blasting fun and frolics" and criticizes its lack of challenge.[9] Console XS gave the Genesis an overall score of 77/100 praising the behind the shoulder gameplay perspective and the well drawn enemies although criticizing the gameplay being too easy.[10] They also reviewed the Master system version and gave a score of 72/100 and felt the game was similar to Operation Wolf but with far superior graphics.[11]
References edit
- ^ "MD/GEN Release dates". GameFAQs. Retrieved 2008-02-13.
- ^ "A-Z Software". Console XS (1). Paragon Publishing: 126. June 1992. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "A-Z Software". Console XS (1). Paragon Publishing: 140. June 1992. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ a b Dynamite Duke review - Mega Drive
- ^ Dynamite Duke Review - Horrible box art, horrible Genesis game.
- ^ Dynamite Duke. United Kingdom: EMAP. June 1992. p. 77. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ "Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - テーブル型TVゲーム機 (Table Videos)". Game Machine (in Japanese). No. 365. Amusement Press, Inc. 1 October 1989. p. 29.
- ^ Dynamite Duke Review - Horrible box art, horrible Genesis game.
- ^ Dynamite Duke. United Kingdom: EMAP. June 1992. p. 77. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ "A-Z Software". Console XS (1). Paragon Publishing: 126. June 1992. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "A-Z Software". Console XS (1). Paragon Publishing: 140. June 1992. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
External links edit
- The Arcade version of Dynamite Duke can be played for free in the browser at the Internet Archive
- Dynamite Duke at MobyGames
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