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Dennis the Menace

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Also known as
Dennis

Run, jump, and shoot through 16 stages to recover stolen treasure from Switchblade Sam.

Dennis the Menace for Game Boy was developed by Citizen Software and published by Ocean Software in 1993; it is a distinct handheld version based on the 1993 film, with no earlier release on any platform.


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Released
1993
Genre
Theme
Perspective
Side view
Visual
2D scrolling
Size
89.43 KB
Rating
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About Dennis the Menace

Dennis the Menace for the Game Boy is a portable adaptation of the film. The player guides Dennis through sixteen stages across six distinct environments to confront Switchblade Sam and recover stolen property.

Gameplay involves navigating areas like a spooky forest, sewers, and a school, with some sections requiring swimming. Dennis is equipped with three unlimited-ammo weapons: a slingshot, a pea shooter, and a water pistol. Their effectiveness varies against different foes.

The journey culminates in several boss encounters, including a sewer worker and a gym teacher, where the player must attack while avoiding hazards. The final opponent is Switchblade Sam himself.

Dennis the Menace Screenshots

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Title screen.
Game prologue.
Dennis goes down the stairs.
Dennis shots the cup with his blowpipe.
Dennis is shooting the cat with his squirt gun.
Bad luck Dennis, Mr. Wilson woke up.
Collect many items to score points.