Nintendo Entertainment System · 1993
The Incredible Crash Dummies
A 1993 NES toy-tie-in platformer where players alternate between two crash-test dummies on a rescue mission.
- Publisher
- LJN
- Format
- Cartridge
- Genre
- action game
- Released
- 1993
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Overview
The NES version follows an original story in which Slick and Spin work to free their friends from the villain Junkman. Players switch between the two dummies as they move through platforming levels full of hazards and enemies. The cartridge carries its own design that differs from other Crash Dummies releases on later consoles.
02
Why it matters
It represents a mid-1990s wave of toy-branded NES games that tied physical merchandise directly to console play. The title also offers a useful contrast with other Crash Dummies games, which followed different stories and mechanics.
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The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the game cartridge, a printed box, and an instruction booklet. Contents can vary by region and package edition, so it is worth checking what the seller includes.
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Playing it today
The game runs on original NES hardware or common NES-compatible emulators. Controls are simple, but the platforming can feel uneven by modern standards.