Dennis the Menace
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(Super Nintendo - US, Platformer)
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Ocean Software
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Ocean Software
Released On:
01 Jan 1993
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Dennis the Menace is a platformer that brings the classic US cartoon character's mischievous antics to life on the Super Nintendo. The game takes place across various locations, including Sewers, the Park, and Mr. Wilson's house, each with its own boss at the end of each level.
As you navigate through the levels, you'll encounter standard enemies that follow predictable attack patterns. However, these can usually be avoided by dodging or jumping over them. The enemies will regenerate as you progress to the next level, but you generally move from bottom-left to top-right.
The game features holes in the ground that are either deadly or lead to secret rooms. Fortunately, you're given 9 lives at the start of the game, and there are plenty of extra lives available throughout. You'll also have a choice between music and sound effects.
UPC-A:
020295030117 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
4083 (United States)
Part #:
SNS-4D (USA)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-4D-USA (United States)
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Manual
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Extracted from the original game manual
*Dennis the Menace* is a side-scrolling action-adventure game based on the classic comic strip and film, where the mischievous Dennis must save his friends and recover Mr. Wilson's stolen coin collection. Players guide Dennis through hazardous environments like sewers and forests, dodging obstacles and defeating enemies using his trusty slingshot and other toys. Ultimately, players must confront the notorious thief Switchblade Sam in a final showdown to rescue Joey and Margaret and become the town hero.
Story
Here Comes Trouble
Dennis, the over-curious kid from next door, loves to visit and help his neighbor, Mr. Wilson, whom he is driving crazy. Despite Dennis's good intentions, everything always goes wrong. After a series of household mishaps, Mr. Wilson is deeply worried about the upcoming meeting of the Garden Society, where his rare orchid is set to bloom for just a few seconds after a forty-year wait.
Meanwhile, a slimy, thieving maniac is lurking about the town unnoticed. When Dennis discovers Mr. Wilson's safe open and his gold coin collection missing, he runs to the garden to share the news. Unfortunately, this interruption distracts everyone at the exact moment the rare orchid blooms and withers, leaving Mr. Wilson furious.
Dennis decides to run away, but soon learns that his friends Joey and Margaret are missing. To make things right, Dennis must rescue his friends, recover the stolen coins, and defeat the thief, Switchblade Sam.
Level 4: The Sewer
The trail of coins leads Dennis down into the sewer beneath the streets, where he must avoid falling globs of sludge. He cannot leave the area without collecting the large coins scattered throughout.
At the end of the sewer, a large and disgusting fish blocks the only exit. Dennis must use rotating platforms to hop around and dodge the fish as it leaps out of the water. Stunning the fish with one of his weapons will clear the way to the final chapter of his adventure.
Level 5: The Woods
Dennis has recovered almost all of the coins, but his greatest challenge takes place in the woods. Here, he must rescue Margaret and Joey from the clutches of Switchblade Sam.
The villainous Sam has tied Joey and Margaret to a tree, holding them hostage so he can escape on the next train with his stolen goods. Sam will attack Dennis by throwing a relentless barrage of hard red apples.
To defeat Sam and become the town hero, Dennis must use his faithful weapons effectively to stun him into submission.
How to Play
Getting Started
Make sure that the power to your Super NES is switched off. Insert the game pak, then switch the power on.
On the Title Screen, press START to begin the game or press the Control Pad Down to move the marker to OPTIONS. Then press START to go to the Options Screen.
On the Options Screen, use the Control Pad to move the selection arrow up and down. You may then alter the options by pressing the Control Pad left or right. When you have your desired setting, select EXIT to return to the Title Screen, where you can start the game.
Game Options
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LEVEL: Easy and Hard. Easy has 17 levels of play and Dennis can take more hits before his courage runs out and he loses a life. Hard contains six additional levels for Dennis to explore, but is not as generous with his courage.
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REST: You can set the number of lives that Dennis will have at the start of the game from one to nine.
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KEY OPTION: You may select the Control Pad layout that you prefer to control Dennis.
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AUTORUN: If set to ON, Dennis will run rather than walk when Left or Right is pressed. If set to OFF, controls are normal.
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SOUND: Toggles between Stereo and Mono sound.
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BGM: Plays tunes from the game.
Level 2: The Park (Sections 1, 3, 4 and 6)
Hark, I thought I heard a lark in the park in the dark! All the night creatures are out in force: screeching birds, howling frogs and pesky bunnies. Dennis must find all five of the large coins while avoiding all obstacles in his path.
Level 2: The Park (Sections 2 and 5)
Here Ruff! Here Ruff! Dennis finds his dog Ruff ready to pull him in his little red wagon. He can reach the end of this section by avoiding more scary and crazy creatures, then using the wagon to reach platforms which are too high to jump to.
Betty Sue Dubrovski
Something super scary is lurking in the playground! It's big, mean Betty Sue Dubrovski. Dennis will have to dodge her as she swoops back and forth on her swing.
At the same time, he'll have to shoot at her with one of his trusty weapons. Watch out — when she swings herself into trees, she'll pummel Dennis with acorns.
Level 3: The Boiler Room
Of all places, a trail of coins leads Dennis into the cavernous and toasty Boiler Room, where he can't leave until he finds all the large coins. There are scenes from a year's worth of nightmares. Ick! Look out for fireballs, hot coals, dripping hot water and those nasty little fire goblins.
The Gym
Finally, a shortcut through the school gym – and there's Coach Beeferman, doing some late night exercising. But yipes, this psycho phys-ed freak wants to catch Dennis and make him do pushups! He's throwing medicine balls and rolling baseballs at Dennis all around the gym.
Maybe a pea shot just right will put Coach out long enough for Dennis to escape. He'll have to use at least one of his weapons just right.
Controls
Control Pad Up
Enter Door/Climb Rope
Control Pad Down
Duck
Control Pad Left
Walk Left
Control Pad Right
Walk Right
Button B
Jump
Button Y
Run (while walking left or right)
Button A
Fire current weapon
Button X
Change weapon (once Dennis has collected more than one)
Button L
Scroll screen left
Button R
Scroll screen right
Buttons L or R + Down
Scroll screen down
Buttons L or R + Up
Scroll screen up
Items & Weapons
Extra Lives
These are obtained by collecting the "1-Up" icons found around the levels.
Water Pistol
Dennis has this at the start of the game. It can stun some enemies within the game - but not all of them.
Slingshot
This can be found in Mr. Wilson's house and is an excellent short-range weapon. It's very useful for hitting targets below Dennis' current position.
Pea-Shooter
This is also hidden in Mr. Wilson's house, and no small boy would be complete without one! It has a longer range than the slingshot, as it fires in a straight line.
Courage
Dennis can collect the wrapped pieces of candy to replenish his courage meter.
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