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Dangerous Dave's Risky Rescue
Dangerous Dave's Risky RescueRescue your brother from Dr. Nemesis in a spooky 11‑level platform adventure.
Dave Goes Nutz!
Dave Goes Nutz!Rescue Delbert from a nightmarish asylum in a retro horror platform adventure.
Overview
Description

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.

Dave Goes Nutz! throws you into a bizarre asylum where Dr. Nemesis has kidnapped Dave’s brother, Delbert. Navigate purple‑clad nurses, cleaver‑wielding orderlies, and deadly electric traps in a side‑scrolling quest to save the day. The game blends classic platforming with horror and puzzle elements, delivering a quirky 1993‑era experience. Single‑player only, it challenges players with tight controls, atmospheric visuals, and a memorable villainous cast.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Platformers
Best for
Retro platformer enthusiasts
Fans of retro horror platformers
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
1993-12-31
1993-12-31
Specifications
developer
Gamer's Edge
Gamer's Edge
publisher
Softdisk Publishing
Softdisk Publishing
age rating
ESRB E10+
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multiplayer
Single player
Single player
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging retro graphics and sound.
  • Challenging platforming with varied enemy types.
  • Solid single‑player narrative focus.
  • Good replay value through collectibles.
  • Unique horror‑platform blend
  • Charming retro pixel art
  • Challenging puzzles and boss fights
  • Memorable quirky storyline
Cons
  • Limited to PC platform.
  • No modern save‑system; relies on checkpoints.
  • Difficulty spikes may frustrate casual players.
  • Limited to PC platform
  • Dated controls may feel stiff to modern players
  • Sparse documentation on hidden secrets
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