Dynamite Duke
{{Short description|1990 video game}}
{{Infobox VG
|title = Dynamite Duke
|image = DynamiteDuke arcadeflyer.png
|caption = Japanese arcade flyer of Dynamite Duke.
|developer = Seibu Kaihatsu (arcade)
Hertz (Genesis)
Sanritsu (Master System)
|publisher=Seibu Kaihatsu (arcade)
Sega (Genesis, Master System)
|designer =
|engine =
|released = Arcade
1989
Mega Drive/Genesis
{{vgrelease|JP|27 October 1990{{cite web |title=Software List (Sega Release) |url=https://www.sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software.html |website=Sega Hard Encyclopedia |publisher=Sega Corporation |access-date=May 15, 2023 |language=ja}}}}{{vgrelease|NA|December 1990{{cite magazine|url=https://archive.org/details/ElectronicGamingMonthly_201902/Electronic%20Gaming%20Monthly%20Issue%20017%20%28December%201990%29/page/n20/mode/1up|title=Review Crew: Dynamite Duke|magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly|issue=17|date=December 1990|page=20|access-date=April 10, 2022}}}}{{vgrelease|EU|April 1991{{Cite magazine |date=March 1991 |title=Dynamite Duke - MegaDrive Review |url=http://www.meanmachinesmag.co.uk/pdf/dynamitedukemd.pdf |magazine=Mean Machines |issue=6 |pages=72-73 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403020102/http://www.meanmachinesmag.co.uk/pdf/dynamitedukemd.pdf |archive-date=2014-04-03}}}}Master System
{{vgrelease|EU|April 1991{{Cite magazine |date=February 1991 |title=Dynamite Duke - Sega Review |url=http://www.meanmachinesmag.co.uk/pdf/dynamitedukems.pdf |magazine=Mean Machines |issue=6 |pages=70-71 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403020109/http://www.meanmachinesmag.co.uk/pdf/dynamitedukems.pdf |archive-date=2014-04-03}}}}
|genre = Shooting gallery
|modes = Single-player
|platforms = Arcade, Mega Drive/Genesis, Master System, X68000
}}
{{nihongo|Dynamite Duke|ダイナマイトデューク|Dainamaito Dūku|lead=yes}} is a 1989 action arcade game developed by Seibu Kaihatsu. It was later ported to the Mega Drive/Genesis, Master System, and X68000. Being a Cabal-based shooter, it can be considered a follow-up to Seibu's Empire City: 1931 and Dead Angle.
''The Double Dynamites''
{{Infobox VG
|title = The Double Dynamites
|collapsible = yes
|image =
|developer = Seibu Kaihatsu
|publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|Seibu Kaihatsu}}
{{vgrelease|NA|Fabtek}}
|designer =
|engine =
|released = 1989-?
|genre = Action
|modes = Single-player, multi-player (max 2)
|platforms = Arcade
}}
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
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
Image:Dynamite Duke Coverart.png
The Arcade version has 9 stages, while the Genesis version only has 6 stages.
Reception
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{{Video game reviews
| rev1 = Console XS
| rev1Score = 77/100 (Genesis){{Cite journal |date=June 1992 |title=A-Z Software |url=https://archive.org/details/console-xs-01/page/128/mode/2up |journal=Console XS |publisher=Paragon Publishing |issue=1 |pages=126 |access-date=May 20, 2022}}
72/100 (Master System){{Cite journal |date=June 1992 |title=A-Z Software |url=https://archive.org/details/console-xs-01/page/140/mode/2up |journal=Console XS |publisher=Paragon Publishing |issue=1 |pages=140 |access-date=May 20, 2022}}
| rev2 = Mean Machines
| IGN = 5/10 (Genesis)[http://retro.ign.com/articles/864/864080p1.html Dynamite Duke Review - Horrible box art, horrible Genesis game.]
| rev3 = MegaTech
| rev3Score = 73/100 (Genesis){{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/UneditedUK_marktrade/MegaTech_06/page/n75/mode/2up|title=Dynamite Duke|date=June 1992|publisher=EMAP|location=United Kingdom|pages=77|access-date=December 19, 2020}}
}}
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.{{cite magazine|title=Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - テーブル型TVゲーム機 (Table Videos)|magazine=Game Machine|issue=365|publisher=Amusement Press, Inc.|date=1 October 1989|page=29|lang=ja}}
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". Levi Buchanan of IGN rated the Genesis game a 5.0 (Meh) for a dismal value, 30 minutes of play value.[http://retro.ign.com/articles/864/864080p1.html Dynamite Duke Review - Horrible box art, horrible Genesis game.] 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.{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/UneditedUK_marktrade/MegaTech_06/page/n75/mode/2up|title=Dynamite Duke|date=June 1992|publisher=EMAP|location=United Kingdom|pages=77|access-date=December 19, 2020}} 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.{{Cite journal |date=June 1992 |title=A-Z Software |url=https://archive.org/details/console-xs-01/page/128/mode/2up |journal=Console XS |publisher=Paragon Publishing |issue=1 |pages=126 |access-date=May 20, 2022}} 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.{{Cite journal |date=June 1992 |title=A-Z Software |url=https://archive.org/details/console-xs-01/page/140/mode/2up |journal=Console XS |publisher=Paragon Publishing |issue=1 |pages=140 |access-date=May 20, 2022}}
References
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External links
- {{Internet Archive game|arcade_dyndukea|platform=Arcade}}
- {{moby game|id=/dynamite-duke}}
Category:Video games developed in Japan
Category:Single-player video games
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