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Dangerous Dave in the Haunted Mansion
Dangerous Dave in the Haunted MansionShoot zombies and spooks in a haunted mansion while hunting your brother.
Dangerous Dave's Risky Rescue
Dangerous Dave's Risky RescueRescue your brother from Dr. Nemesis in a spooky 11‑level platform adventure.
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Dangerous Dave returns in a spooky side‑scrolling platformer where you wield a shotgun against undead foes and creepy specters. Set in a haunted mansion on a hill, Dave must rescue his lost brother Delbert while battling zombies, spooks, and armed enemies. The game blends classic 1990s pixel art with fast‑paced action, offering secret rooms, hidden weapons, and challenging boss encounters. Its retro soundtrack and tight controls deliver a nostalgic horror‑action experience for fans of old‑school platformers.

Dangerous Dave's Risky Rescue pits you against wolves, mummies, ghosts, and other ghastly apparitions as you battle through 11 spine‑tingling levels. Armed with a gun, Dave must navigate treacherous platforming challenges to save his kidnapped brother Delbert from the evil Dr. Nemesis.\n\nThe game delivers classic 1990s action‑platformer thrills with horror‑themed enemies and fast‑paced shooting. Developed by Gamer's Edge and published by Softdisk Publishing, it remains a nostalgic single‑player experience for fans of retro platform horror.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Platformers
Best for
Retro horror platformer fans
Retro platformer enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$9.99−50%
$19.99
release date
1991-12-31
1993-12-31
Specifications
developer
id Software, Gamer's Edge
Gamer's Edge
publisher
Froggman, Wildec, Softdisk Publishing
Softdisk Publishing
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Fast-paced shotgun combat
  • Rich hidden areas encourage exploration
  • Atmospheric horror setting
  • Authentic 1990s pixel art
  • Engaging retro graphics and sound.
  • Challenging platforming with varied enemy types.
  • Solid single‑player narrative focus.
  • Good replay value through collectibles.
Cons
  • Limited to PC platform
  • No modern save system
  • Simple AI can feel repetitive
  • Limited to PC platform.
  • No modern save‑system; relies on checkpoints.
  • Difficulty spikes may frustrate casual players.
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