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Dan Dare III: The Escape [Tape Version]
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Alternate Title:Dan Dare 3
Console: Commodore 64
Region: DE Germany
IT Italy
GB United Kingdom
Year: 1990
RFG ID #: E-018-S-14840-A
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UPC: 5013715060424
Developer: Probe Software
Publisher: Virgin Games
Rating:
Genre: Action/Adventure
Sub-genre: Run 'N Gun
Players: 1
Controller: Joystick or Keyboard
Media Format: Cassette
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Overview:

Back of Box

“Kingfishers” Ready To Go Sir Hubert -

These were the first words uttered by our timeless hero on the 14th April 1950 in issue one of the Eagle comic.
Now, 40 years on, the Mekon's plans are still to conquer Earth via diabolical genetic experiments with Dan as the guinea-pig. Dan has alternative ideas and with your assistance makes good his escape aboard the shuttle craft while destroying the satellite space station and sending the Mekon back to his regeneration unit.

The game, being part of the Dan Dare Nostalgia Collection, has been released 40 years to the day of the very first words being spoken by our intrepid hero – Dan. It's up to you to help him escape to continue the against evil. The story continues …..

Variations:

Console Reg. Type Title Publisher Year Genre
Commodore 64 DE, IT, GB S Dan Dare III: The Escape [Disk Version] Virgin Games 1990 Action/Adventure
Related Games:

Console Reg. Type Title Publisher Year Genre
Commodore 64 United Kingdom S Dan Dare II: Mekon's Revenge [Tape Version] Virgin Games 1988 Shooter
Commodore 64 United Kingdom S Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future Virgin Games 1986 Action/Adventure
Game Trivia:

  • The game is based on the British comic character who first appeared in the comic, Eagle #1 in 1950 and was created by Frank Hampson.
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Instructions:

Keyboard Controls
  • O – Left
  • P – Right
  • Q – Up
  • A – Select
  • SPACE – Fire
Game Credits:

  • Programming: Nick Jones
  • Graphics: Hugh Binns
  • Music: Maniacs of Noise
  • Concept: Dave Perry, Nick Bruty
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