Just picked up a new game for the Atari Lynx called "Hotdog".

I'm kinda stoked about it because basically the game is just a few pixels away from being Bubsy. The similarities...

1) You land on enemies to knock them out and get points.

2) One hit knocks you out.

3) Character has that "games with personality" look to him. The character is drawn at a similar angle to Bubsy.

4) Character will stamp feet when you make him wait.

5) Character rides items in the game much like in Bubsy.

6) You have items, like the one up shirt, that you can collect in this game.

Some would say it is more like Zool. Definately like the original Zool on the SNES. However, you don't shoot anything, so being that you have to land on opponents.. more like Bubsy.

Here is the rest of the description of Hotdog. All and all I'm glad a Bubsy-like game exists for the Lynx. Before we had Bubsy 2 for the gameboy, but now we can play a similar game on the Lynx!

http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/174957-hotdog-available-now-new-platformer-mascot-game/page__gopid__2184408#entry2184408

Beta Phase Games is happy to announce the release of Hotdog for the Lynx!

 

Hotdog was being developed by Lore Design from 1993 to 1995 and was eventually cancelled when Atari began to lose interest in the Lynx. The version being made available is a fully playable 8 level demo that was sent to Purple Hampton for evaluation. Hotdog features:

 

+5 distinct worlds (cheese, aqua, ice, palm, factory), each with their own unique enemies and hazards.

+8 complete levels, plus a boss encounter

+Many alternate routes, hidden areas and a secret level to explore!

+A variety of collectable items and power-ups

+Impressive graphics with vibrant colors and multiple layers of scrolling

 

The first batch of 75 copies is being produced on custom blue PLCC boards. More information can be found at betaphasegames.com

 

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ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Hotdog costs $35 + S&H. S&H is $4 in the USA and $5 worldwide.

 

For a combined shipping total please visit betaphasegames.com and refer to the "Order Details" grid on the official game page.

 

You may either paypal segatari@yahoo.com directly,

-or- you may first email TeamJaguarOrders@yahoo.com if you would like order confirmation first

 

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RELEASE CREDITS:

Paul Johnson- Art, design, level scripting and permission to distribute

Steve Mitchell- High level macro code, permission to distribute

Tim Harper- Music and Sound FX

Willard- Released by, packaging and printing

Buddybuddies- Released by

Lynxman- PCB Design and Soldering

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Special thanks to Thunderbird for coordinating extra soldering in case there is additional demand

 

*Distributed by Beta Phase Games LLC Under Exclusive Worldwide License

 

New youtube videos and screenshots can be found below!

 

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