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Puggsy

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Guide an alien through puzzle platforming levels, using objects to overcome obstacles and enemies.

Puggsy was developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Psygnosis. It was first released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, with the Amiga version also released in 1993. The Sega Genesis version is the original release, so both release_year and original_release_year are 1993.


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Released
1993
Genre
Perspective
Side view
Visual
2D scrolling
Size
763.38 KB
Rating
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About Puggsy

Puggsy is a platform game where the player guides the titular character through a series of levels. The objective is to recover a stolen spaceship, which is necessary for the protagonist to leave an alien planet after a crash landing.

Progress requires navigating diverse environments from a starting point to an exit. The gameplay integrates action with puzzle-solving, as numerous objects found in the levels can be collected and manipulated. These items may be thrown, stacked, or relocated, and some have specific functions like weapons or keys.

Enemies patrol the areas, and contact with them results in the loss of a life. The journey is challenging, culminating in confrontations with six guardians that must be defeated to reclaim the spacecraft.

Puggsy Screenshots

10 images
Title screen
Part of the opening sequence
The Menu
The map of the world
Watch out for that crab!
Stacking barrels
Jumping across a pond
Jumping through the trees in a forest level
Exploring an egyptian pyramid
Game over