Dashin' Desperadoes (Sega Genesis, 1993)

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Description

Dashin' Desperadoes is a racing game with a twist; instead of climbing into a vehicle and accelerating toward the finish line, you'll have to run as fast as you can using your own two feet! Cowpokes Will and Rick were the best of friends until a certain someone waltzed into their lives: a young girl by the name of Jenny. Now both characters find themselves competing to win her attention, doing their best to make sure only one remains in the picture! The object of the game is to beat your opponent (either a friend or the computer) by being the first to reach the end of the level. Along the way, you'll need to watch out for dangers such as rolling boulders, angry birds and even the odd monkey or two! Both Will and Rick are viewable at once thanks to a horizontally-split screen. Players can also pick up various power-ups to impede their opponent's progress. The five available weapons are as follows: bombs, fire, thunder, freeze projectiles and barbells. A sixth item can also be found, special bombs, which are used to defeat level bosses. The action in Dashin' Desperadoes is divided into six worlds with three stages each. You'll race through a town, wilderness, ocean, jungle, iceberg and even across ancient ruins. Points are earned through clearing stages within a certain amount of time, grabbing items along the way or smashing enemies blocking your path. Keep up the pace, find hidden shortcuts and jump over barriers until you reach Jenny!