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Daze Before Christmas
Daze Before ChristmasSave Christmas as Santa in a quirky 24‑area platform adventure.
Pandemonium!
Pandemonium!Two quirky heroes battle chaos to restore their town
Overview
Description

In Daze Before Christmas you play as Santa, racing through a Christmas calendar of 24 distinct areas—from factories and workshops to caves—filled with bizarre enemies like penguins, jack‑in‑the‑boxes, helicopters, and snowmen. The holiday spirit is under threat as the Evil Snowman, the Timekeeper, Louse the Mouse, and Mr. Weather plot to ruin Christmas. Every five levels culminates in a boss showdown, forcing Santa to confront each villain and restore the festive plans stolen by the Timekeeper. The game blends platforming, action, fantasy, and comedy in a retro 1994 style, delivering a single‑player holiday quest that’s both challenging and humorous.

In Pandemonium! you control either Fargus, a mischievous joker, or Nikki, whose accidental spell wrecks their hometown. Navigate whimsical levels filled with watermelons, clouds, spider webs, and logs as you strive toward the Wishing Engine to undo the disaster. Each character brings a unique ability—Fargus spins into a powerful attack, while Nikki can double‑jump to reach higher platforms. The game blends classic platforming with inventive obstacles for a charming single‑player adventure.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Platformers
Best for
Fans of retro platformers and holiday-themed games
Fans of classic 2D platformers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Funcom
Toys for Bob
publisher
SUNSOFT
Crystal Dynamics, Electronic Arts, BMG Interactive, Bandai, Sega Europe, Square Enix, Eidos Interactive, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
age rating
—
ESRB E, PEGI 7
critic score
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68/100
General
release date
1994-12-31
1996-11-05
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich variety of 24 distinct levels.
  • Humorous holiday-themed enemies and bosses.
  • Retro pixel‑art style with nostalgic soundtrack.
  • Focused single‑player experience.
  • Two playable characters with distinct abilities
  • Varied and whimsical level design
  • Supports multiple platforms (PS3, PC, iOS)
  • Family‑friendly rating and content
Cons
  • Limited to PC platform only.
  • Dated controls may feel clunky to modern players.
  • Difficulty spikes around boss encounters.
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited replayability after completing the story
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
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