Mr. Do series
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The Mr. Do series were a series of arcade game
s that revolved around a fictional clown, Mr. Do. The two most popular Mr. Do games were Mr. Do!
and Mr. Do's Castle
. The other two games, Mr. Do's Wild Ride
and Do! Run Run
were not as popular.
Mr. Do vs. the Unicorns was a name used for some releases of Mr. Do's Castle
.
In each game, the player controls the Mr. Do character.
was released in 1982. It was released by Universal. It was a popular game and was released to many home systems.
In the game one or two players moved Mr. Do around as he dug through the ground, gathered cherries and deserts, dropped apples, and used the apples and his power ball to destroy enemies. The player could gain extra points, an extra guy and levels by spelling out "EXTRA" by killing Alphamonsters bearing those letters. The player could also obtain an extra free game and advance to the next level by gathering a diamond when it appeared (rarely).
Some versions of the game were released under other names including Yankee Do and Mr. Lo.
was released in September 1983. Some versions of the machine went under the name Mr. Do vs. the Unicorns.
One or two players moved Mr. Do around a castle with various levels. Unicorns chased Mr. Do to attempt to kill him. Players could use a mallet to slow the unicorns or to hammer blocks through the floors to kill the unicorns. The EXTRA motif of the original appeared also.
was released in 1984. In it, the player controls Mr. Do as he wanders about various amusement park rides. He can use ladders, elevators and special speed to avoid the coaster cars, pirate ships and other obstacles. In each level Mr. Do seeks to avoid the coaster cars and other dangerous objects and reach the end of the course to advance to the next level. The EXTRA motif reappears though in a less controllable manner based on the timing with which the course is completed.
also appeared in 1984. It involved Mr. Do wandering through various levels that appeared in a three dimensional overhead view. Monsters from the original game reappeared, as did the powerball, gathering of items and the EXTRA motif in its original form. Instead of dropping apples to kill monsters, Mr. Do could set logs rolling by removing supports.
Of all the Mr. Do sequels, Do! Run Run is most true to the original game.
, the manufacturer of Mr. Do games went out of business and no further Mr. Do games appeared, despite their popularity, save from some ports of the first game, for consoles such the Neo-Geo and the Super NES, the latter in 1996.
Arcade game
An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine, usually installed in public businesses such as restaurants, bars, and amusement arcades. Most arcade games are video games, pinball machines, electro-mechanical games, redemption games, and merchandisers...
s that revolved around a fictional clown, Mr. Do. The two most popular Mr. Do games were Mr. Do!
Mr. Do!
Mr. Do! is an arcade game created by Universal in 1982. Remotely similar in gameplay to Namco's popular Dig Dug title, Mr. Do! was also popular and saw release on a variety of home video game consoles and systems. It is the first game in the Mr...
and Mr. Do's Castle
Mr. Do's Castle
Mr. Do's Castle is an arcade game created by Universal in September of 1983. The Asian title of the game is Mr. Do! versus Unicorns. Though marketed as a sequel to the original Mr. Do! released one year earlier, the game bears a far closer resemblance to Space Panic. It is the second of the Mr. Do...
. The other two games, Mr. Do's Wild Ride
Mr. Do's Wild Ride
Mr. Do's Wild Ride is the third game in Universal's Mr. Do! arcade series. Mr. Do!'s Wild Ride, was released in 1984.- Gameplay :Mr. Do!'s scenario is a roller coaster, and the object is to reach the top. As the cars speed around the track, you must escape by using a super speed button, or by...
and Do! Run Run
Do! Run Run
Do! Run Run is the 4th and final incarnation of Mr. Do!, the Universal video game mascot. Returning to his Mr. Do! roots, the clown has a bouncing powerball with which to hurl at monsters. What makes this game novel is that instead of burrowing through the ground to get at cherries, Mr...
were not as popular.
Mr. Do vs. the Unicorns was a name used for some releases of Mr. Do's Castle
Mr. Do's Castle
Mr. Do's Castle is an arcade game created by Universal in September of 1983. The Asian title of the game is Mr. Do! versus Unicorns. Though marketed as a sequel to the original Mr. Do! released one year earlier, the game bears a far closer resemblance to Space Panic. It is the second of the Mr. Do...
.
In each game, the player controls the Mr. Do character.
Mr. Do!
Mr. Do!Mr. Do!
Mr. Do! is an arcade game created by Universal in 1982. Remotely similar in gameplay to Namco's popular Dig Dug title, Mr. Do! was also popular and saw release on a variety of home video game consoles and systems. It is the first game in the Mr...
was released in 1982. It was released by Universal. It was a popular game and was released to many home systems.
In the game one or two players moved Mr. Do around as he dug through the ground, gathered cherries and deserts, dropped apples, and used the apples and his power ball to destroy enemies. The player could gain extra points, an extra guy and levels by spelling out "EXTRA" by killing Alphamonsters bearing those letters. The player could also obtain an extra free game and advance to the next level by gathering a diamond when it appeared (rarely).
Some versions of the game were released under other names including Yankee Do and Mr. Lo.
Mr. Do's Castle
Mr. Do's CastleMr. Do's Castle
Mr. Do's Castle is an arcade game created by Universal in September of 1983. The Asian title of the game is Mr. Do! versus Unicorns. Though marketed as a sequel to the original Mr. Do! released one year earlier, the game bears a far closer resemblance to Space Panic. It is the second of the Mr. Do...
was released in September 1983. Some versions of the machine went under the name Mr. Do vs. the Unicorns.
One or two players moved Mr. Do around a castle with various levels. Unicorns chased Mr. Do to attempt to kill him. Players could use a mallet to slow the unicorns or to hammer blocks through the floors to kill the unicorns. The EXTRA motif of the original appeared also.
Mr. Do's Wild Ride
Mr. Do's Wild RideMr. Do's Wild Ride
Mr. Do's Wild Ride is the third game in Universal's Mr. Do! arcade series. Mr. Do!'s Wild Ride, was released in 1984.- Gameplay :Mr. Do!'s scenario is a roller coaster, and the object is to reach the top. As the cars speed around the track, you must escape by using a super speed button, or by...
was released in 1984. In it, the player controls Mr. Do as he wanders about various amusement park rides. He can use ladders, elevators and special speed to avoid the coaster cars, pirate ships and other obstacles. In each level Mr. Do seeks to avoid the coaster cars and other dangerous objects and reach the end of the course to advance to the next level. The EXTRA motif reappears though in a less controllable manner based on the timing with which the course is completed.
Do! Run Run
Do! Run RunDo! Run Run
Do! Run Run is the 4th and final incarnation of Mr. Do!, the Universal video game mascot. Returning to his Mr. Do! roots, the clown has a bouncing powerball with which to hurl at monsters. What makes this game novel is that instead of burrowing through the ground to get at cherries, Mr...
also appeared in 1984. It involved Mr. Do wandering through various levels that appeared in a three dimensional overhead view. Monsters from the original game reappeared, as did the powerball, gathering of items and the EXTRA motif in its original form. Instead of dropping apples to kill monsters, Mr. Do could set logs rolling by removing supports.
Of all the Mr. Do sequels, Do! Run Run is most true to the original game.
Conclusion
Because of the Video game crash of 1983Video game crash of 1983
The North American video game crash was a serious event that brought an abrupt end to what is considered the second generation of console video gaming in North America. Beginning in 1983, the crash almost destroyed the then-fledgling industry and led to the bankruptcy of several companies producing...
, the manufacturer of Mr. Do games went out of business and no further Mr. Do games appeared, despite their popularity, save from some ports of the first game, for consoles such the Neo-Geo and the Super NES, the latter in 1996.