Monster Bash

April 9, 1993 Apogee Software Apogee Software
Platform Puzzle Arcade
Linux PC Mac DOS
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Johnny Dash's bash 'em smash 'em adventure takes him into the evil Under World of Count Chuck. The story starts when Johnny's dog Tex is kidnapped by the Count, along with hundreds of other pet dogs and cats. The friendly bed monster under Johnny's bed tells Johnny where Tex was taken, and how Johnny can use his secret closet passageway to get to the Under World himself. Count Chuck plans to turn all the pets into an army of undead monsters, so Johnny grabs his slingshot and leaps into his closet. The Count will not turn his dog Tex into a monster, not if he can stop him!
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Release Date April 9, 1993
Developer Apogee Software
Publisher Apogee Software
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Horror, Comedy
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