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

image:Dynamite Duke.png

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

| rev2Score = 79% (Genesis)

| 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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