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Wally Bear and the NO! Gang

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Also known as
Wally Bear and the Just Say No Gang

A side scrolling platformer where you skateboard through levels, avoid hazards, and race the clock to find friends.

Wally Bear and the NO! Gang was developed by American Game Cartridges and published by American Video Entertainment for the NES in 1992. It was not released on any other platform, so the original release year is also 1992.


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About Wally Bear and the NO! Gang

Wally Bear and the NO! Gang is a side scrolling platformer with an educational purpose, aiming to inform players about risks associated with substance use and negative peer influences. The protagonist, Wally Bear, navigates urban environments on a skateboard to locate his friends for a gathering at his family home.

Gameplay involves moving through seven levels while evading or confronting various threats. These include aggressive animals like pigeons and dogs, as well as characters that promote harmful behaviors. A time constraint in the form of a curfew adds a challenging layer to the objective. Players can mostly avoid enemies, though Wally has the ability to strike them with his skateboard.

Throughout the adventure, only two power up items are available to collect. The core loop combines platforming navigation with a constant race against the clock to complete the rescue mission.

Wally Bear and the NO! Gang Screenshots

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Title screen
Story cut-scene
What level you're on and # of lives you have.
Leaving your house on your skateboard.
Skating on the sidewalk.
Getting bit by a dog.
Ducking, trying not to get hit by a kamikaze bird.
Skating on top of a grocery stores awning.
Game over