is a

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developed by

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and published by

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for the

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. It was released in Japan in September 1995.

Gameplay

The player can collect stars, which act as

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throughout the level. After 100 stars have been collected, they can be used to hatch eggs. Eggs turn into animal assistants such as chickens, dragons, penguins or turtles. Different colored eggs will turn into different animals. These assistants can aid the player by shooting, or flying, and the player can have a maximum of three animal assistants at any time. If the player collects 400 stars, they can get an extra life.

Plot

The story follows the eponymous Hermie as he witnesses an egg leap out of a trashcan and, peering inside said receptacle, falls into an alternate dimension.

Development and release

''Hermie Hopperhead: Scrap Panic'' was the second game developed by Yuke's. Japan Studio assisted on development. The game was released on September 29, 1995, for the PlayStation by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was re-released under

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budget range on December 6, 1996. ''Hermie Hopperhead'' has not been available on the Japanese

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Reception

According to ''

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'', ''Hermie Hopperhead: Scrap Panic'' sold approximately 12,622 copies during its lifetime in Japan. The game received average reviews from critics.

Notes

References

External links

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