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The Adventures of Down Under Dan

Review

This comedic adventure uses photorealistic video and inventory puzzles to recover blue opals after a crash in the Australian outback.

The Adventures of Down Under Dan was developed by PowerVision and published by Guildsoft for DOS in 1995; no earlier platform version is known.


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Platform
MS-DOS
Released
1995
Perspective
3rd-person (Other)
Size
71.94 MB
Version
autorun.bat
Rating
0 votes
Developer
Publisher

About The Adventures of Down Under Dan

Players assume the role of a bush pilot named Down Under Dan, whose journey begins after an aircraft crash in an unfamiliar part of Australia. The objective involves a search for blue opals across the outback, a pursuit that could lead to wealth.

The experience unfolds over four in game days, featuring a variety of distinct locations, wildlife, and characters. These characters are presented with full voice acting, and the environments utilize photorealistic settings combined with digitized video animations.

Gameplay follows standard adventure conventions, centered on an inventory system managed through Dan's backpack. Progress requires collecting appropriate items and applying them correctly within the environment. A hint system is integrated into this structure, becoming more accessible as playtime increases.

The Adventures of Down Under Dan Screenshots

10 images
Title screen
Introduction
Back of the plane
Accident
Sky surfing
Parachute stuck in a tree.
Mine
Inventory
Red button
Bat attacking.