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The Incredible Crash Dummies

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Also known as
クラッシュ・ダミー

Control a crash test dummy navigating hazardous levels, losing limbs upon impact and collecting screwdrivers to restore them.

The SNES version of The Incredible Crash Dummies was released in 1993. The original game was released in 1992 for the Sega Genesis and other platforms.

About The Incredible Crash Dummies

The Incredible Crash Dummies is a platform game where the player controls a crash test dummy navigating hazardous environments. The core mechanic involves avoiding dangers like moving vehicles and fireballs, with each collision resulting in the loss of a limb.

These limbs function as a health system, where the game ends only after all are lost. The character's mobility is not affected by these losses, treating each limb essentially as a single hit point. Players can recover by collecting screwdrivers scattered throughout the levels, each restoring one limb. Progress is measured by completing stages within set time limits, making the pacing challenging.

Released during a period of public debate over video game content, its premise of a destructible dummy engaged in perilous action presented a contrast to its publisher's stated educational intent regarding road safety.

The Incredible Crash Dummies Screenshots

12 images
Title
A part of the introduction
Another part of the introduction
Parking Garage
A dummy car is right up Slick's butt
Jump onto the spinner to go to the next zone
Dummy riding a bicycle
Crash Center
Say hello to your evil twin brother
Skeeting
Slick the inflated balloon
Boss