Dangerous Dave in the Haunted Mansion

Dangerous Dave in the Haunted Mansion is a side-scrolling action sequel where the player navigates a large mansion across numerous levels. The primary objectives involve confronting various monsters and gathering items, which are largely for accruing bonus points.

Combat is distinguished by a shotgun with an eight-round capacity, requiring a reload period after firing. This weapon can also be aimed in multiple directions, including upward, downward, and directly forward. Progress through the mansion is punctuated by boss encounters after a set number of levels, and extra lives are awarded upon reaching certain point thresholds.