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Chuck Rock technical data
Name | Chuck Rock |
System | Super Nintendo |
Year | 1992 |
Developer | Core Design Ltd. |
Genre | Action |
Chuck Rock is a platformer video game developed by Core Design and published by Virgin Interactive for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991. The game follows the adventures of caveman Chuck Rock and his quest to save his beloved wife, Ophelia Rock, from the clutches of a rival caveman named Gary Gritter.
The player controls Chuck as he makes his way through four distinct levels filled with various enemies, obstacles, and platforms. The objective of each level is to reach the end point while avoiding or defeating enemies along the way. Along the way, Chuck can collect various power-ups such as extra lives, armor, weapons, and temporary invincibility.
The main weapon at Chuck's disposal is a club which he can use to perform jump attacks or throw it at enemies. He can also pick up rocks or large stones and throw them at enemies or use them to bridge gaps between platforms. In addition to this he can also perform a belly flop attack which stuns nearby enemies and allows him to pass them safely. As he progresses through each level there are several bonus stages where Chuck must complete tasks such as collecting eggs or racing an enemy in order to gain extra points.
Throughout each level there are several puzzles that must be solved in order to progress further into the stage. These puzzles range from pushing blocks around in order to open doors or activate switches, timing jumps on moving platforms in order to reach higher ground, or using specific objects found within the level in order to complete objectives.
At the end of each stage there is a boss battle against one of Gary's henchmen who must be defeated before progressing any further into the game. Each boss has unique abilities and strategies that must be used in order for Chuck to successfully defeat them and move on towards rescuing Ophelia from her captor Gary Gritter.
Overall, Chuck Rock is an entertaining platformer game with fun gameplay mechanics that still holds up today despite its age. With its vibrant graphics and catchy soundtrack it's sure to keep players entertained for hours on end as they make their way through its challenging yet rewarding levels all while trying their best to rescue poor Ophelia from Gary Gritter's clutches!