Hammerin' Harry

Published collection: 6 games

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Series debut: Unknown
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Overview

Hammerin' Harry follows a carpenter who tackles enemies and obstacles with an oversized hammer. Its side-scrolling stages mix jumping, hefty swings and comic machinery, while later games give him new tools and occupations. Representative games: Hammerin' Harry — arcade original (1990): Jump through work sites and smash enemies and obstacles with a giant hammer. Hammerin' Harry 2: Dan the Red Strikes Back (1993): Hammer-based platforming leads to battles against animal-shaped robot bosses. Hammerin' Hero (2008): Changing occupations gives the hero different attacks, from throwing records to swinging a baseball bat. Suitable for: Players who enjoy compact action stages and learning when to jump or swing. The appeal lies in reading an enemy's approach, landing a solid hit and making it through the next obstacle.