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IGDB / 8988

Monster Bash

1993 70 / 100 Arcade Platform Puzzle
Johnny Dash's bash 'em smash 'em adventure takes him into the evil Under World of Count Chuck. The story starts when Johnny's dog Tex is kidnapped by the Count, along with hundreds of other pet dogs and cats. The friendly bed monster under Johnny's bed tells Johnny where Tex was taken, and how Johnny can use his secret closet passageway to get to the Under World himself. Count Chuck plans to turn all the pets into an Show full summary

Johnny Dash's bash 'em smash 'em adventure takes him into the evil Under World of Count Chuck. The story starts when Johnny's dog Tex is kidnapped by the Count, along with hundreds of other pet dogs and cats. The friendly bed monster under Johnny's bed tells Johnny where Tex was taken, and how Johnny can use his secret closet passageway to get to the Under World himself. Count Chuck plans to turn all the pets into an army of undead monsters, so Johnny grabs his slingshot and leaps into his closet. The Count will not turn his dog Tex into a monster, not if he can stop him!

World design Nicht eindeutig ExperienceStory-focused MoodHorror Game feelChallenging GameplayPuzzles

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Johnny Dash's bash 'em smash 'em adventure takes him into the evil Under World of Count Chuck. The story starts when Johnny's dog Tex is kidnapped by the Count, along with hundreds of other pet dogs and cats. The friendly bed monster under Johnny's bed tells Johnny where Tex was taken, and how Johnny can use his secret closet passageway to get to the Under World himself. Count Chuck plans to turn all the pets into an army of undead monsters, so Johnny grabs his slingshot and leaps into his closet. The Count will not turn his dog Tex into a monster, not if he can stop him!

ExperienceStory-focused MoodHorror Game feelChallenging GameplayPuzzles GenreArcade GenrePlatform GenrePuzzle ThemeAction ThemeComedy ThemeHorror
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Traitanthropomorphism Traitbacktracking Traitbats Traitbird Traitblock puzzle Traitbloody Traitboss assistance Traitboss fight Traitbreaking the fourth wall Traitcat Traitcheckpoints Traitchef's hat Traitclimbing Traitclone Traitcollectibles Traitconveyor belt Traitdifficulty level Traitdigital distribution Traitdog Traitexplosion Traitfalling sequence Traitflight Traitgame reference Traitgog preservation program Traithalloween Traithigh score Traitinfinite ammo Traitmale protagonist Traitmovie reference Traitmoving platforms Traitpetrification Traitpets Traitpixel art Traitplatform exclusive Traitpop culture reference Traitrat Traitrecurring boss Traitsave point Traitsecret area Traitselective invincibility Traitsevered limbs Traitshaky camera Traitshareware Traitside-scrolling Traitsingle-player only Traitskeleton Traitsleeping enemies Traitsnake Traitspider Traitsprinting mechanics Traitstory recap Traittraps Traittreasure chest Traitunbeatable enemies Traitunstable platforms Traitupgradeable weapons Traitvillain Traitwalking through walls Traitwitches Traitworm Traityoung protagonist

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Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Apogee Software
Publisher
Apogee Software
Franchise
Standalone
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action, Comedy, Horror
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • DOS Apr 09, 1993
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) May 05, 2014
  • Mac May 05, 2014
  • Linux Oct 04, 2025

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