Pajama Sam In: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

October 4, 1996 Humongous Entertainment, Mistic Studios Majesco Entertainment, Atari, Inc.
Point-and-click Puzzle Quiz/Trivia Adventure
Wii PC iOS Mac
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There's no reason to be afraid of the dark. Fed up with his fear of the dark, Sam transforms himself into Pajama Sam - world's youngest superhero and resolves to confront Darkness! With help from King the mine car, Otto the boat, and a host of fascinating characters.
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Release Date October 4, 1996
Developer Humongous Entertainment, Mistic Studios
Publisher Majesco Entertainment, Atari, Inc.
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric, Side view
Themes Comedy, Educational, Kids
Pajama Sam In: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

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