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The general idea of the game is that the player must rescue a POW from a POW camp. Players can die by being shot, falling into water (by drowning), being blown up by a land mine, and being run over by a tank. Players are in possession of machine gun and can use dynamite as a way to attack the ...

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Developer
Kemco

Released on
1985

Size
1–2 Players

Version
NES

Requirements
Nintendo Entertainment System

Downloads
Shooter

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

Cooperative
Yes

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The general idea of the game is that the player must rescue a POW from a POW camp.

Players can die by being shot, falling into water (by drowning), being blown up by a land mine, and being run over by a tank. Players are in possession of machine gun and can use dynamite as a way to attack the enemies. A strict time limit of 24 hours (five real-time minutes) is used in order to keep the pace of the game relatively brisk. After each round is completed, time is taken off the clock to make things more difficult.

Land mines, trenches, and barbed wire similar to those used in the First World War can be seen throughout the levels. The enemy’s naval forces are introduced in the game in the second stage along with bridges to go from island to island while tanks start to make their appearance in the third and fourth stages of the game. Watch towers and enemy barracks make their initial appearance in the fifth stage. Keys are required to complete a level and can be found anywhere in the game; from exploded canisters to enemy barracks.

Dough Boy

Overview & History

Developed by Kaneko and published by Ocean Software, Dough Boy first emerged on home computers in 1985 before its iconic transition to the Family Computer (Famicom) and western adaptations. Unlike standard platformers of the era, the game thrusts players into the frantic role of "Dough Boy," an adventurous baker trapped in a surreal, hazardous confectionery facility. Escaping this sugary nightmare requires navigating hostile environments filled with animated kitchen hazards, rogue machinery, and aggressive pastry adversaries. The game stands out for its quirky aesthetic, blending slapstick cartoon violence with surprisingly tense tactical puzzle-solving under tight time limits.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Gameplay revolves around rescue and demolition objectives spread across multi-screen stages. Dough Boy must dodge or disable bizarre enemies—ranging from sentient rolling pins to snapping toaster traps—while actively rescuing trapped gingerbread minions. Players interact with the environment by manipulating conveyor belts, activating steam valves, and collecting scattered rolling pins to use as melee weapons or projectile throws. Each stage demands precise spatial awareness, as running out of the timer results in an instant, explosive defeat. The difficulty ramps up significantly through labyrinthine levels that require memorizing enemy patrols and environmental triggers to survive.