''Swamp Thing'' is a platform video game for the NES and Game Boy. Based on the animated series of the same name, of the DC Comics superhero character Swamp Thing. It was published by THQ and released in December 1992. A Swamp Thing title was also in development by Microsmiths for the

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Gameplay

The NES version of ''Swamp Thing'' borrows the

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from '' The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants''. Its introduction features the origin story of Swamp Thing and as depicted in the

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animated series. The player takes the role of the title character battling foes throughout the Louisiana swamps and other locations in a side-scrolling format. Swamp Thing's attack methods include punching and firing "sludge balls" which are acquired throughout the game. The player must venture through various stages, which include a graveyard, chemical factory, toxic dump, and finally, Arcane's lab. Bosses include Arcane's Un-Men, Dr. Deemo, Weedkiller, Skinman, and finally, Arcane himself.SubSan
Swamp Thing Video Game FAQ/Walkthrough
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Reception

Aside from marginal graphics, the NES ''Swamp Thing'' has received average to generally negative reviews for its high difficulty, poor music, and dull gameplay. While perhaps faring better than its NES counterpart, the Game Boy version of ''Swamp Thing'' was not met with high praise either, getting a 2.5/5 score from '' Nintendo Power''.

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