''Captain Dynamo'' is a vertically scrolling

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developed by

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and released in 1992. Captain Dynamo, an aging superhero, is brought out of retirement to recover a haul of stolen diamonds from the trap-infested rocket-ship of the villainous Austen Von Flyswatter. It was published for the

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, and

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. Versions for

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and

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were planned but never released.

Gameplay

There are six stages in total. The goal is to collect as many diamonds as possible in each stage and then enter the teleport unit at the top. The task is complicated by various mechanical hazards and creatures.

Reception

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