At a time when computer games were being blamed for violence, bad language, epilepsy and everything else the ‘moral majority’ needed a scapegoat for, Virgin gave us: Incredible Crash Dummies . Or not, as this is a standard action & adventure game with a twist of questionable taste and purpose.
You play a crash test dummy, trying to progress through levels filled with hazards such as cars and fireballs, within the time limits. Contact with each of these loses you a limb, and once you have none left, contact means game over. Since the character isn’t handicapped by missing limbs in any way, in practical terms you can think of these as hit points especially as there are screwdrivers to pick up which restore one limb.
Incredible Crash Dummies was released on the Super Nintendo in October 1993. The gameplay is fast-paced and challenging, requiring quick reflexes to avoid obstacles and collect power-ups. With its unique blend of action and adventure elements, Incredible Crash Dummies is a classic that still holds up today.