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Big Nose Freaks Out

Big Nose Freaks Out is a platform game for the NES, produced by Codemasters and published by Camerica. The player controls a cave man character who has had all his bones stolen from a prehistoric bank by a…

1 February 1992

Big Nose Freaks Out is a platform developed by Optimus Software, released 1 February 1992 on Nintendo Entertainment System.

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What Big Nose Freaks Out is

Big Nose Freaks Out is a platform game developed by Optimus Software and released in 1992. It was published by Camerica. It is available on Nintendo Entertainment System only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

On a Tuesday afternoon sometime in 17 million BC, Big Nose the caveman was on his way to the Savings and Bones to deposit a large amount of savings. But before he got there, Leroy the Lizardman knocked out Big Nose and stole his savings. When Big Nose woke up and realized his savings were gone, he freaked out! Now he created a wheel with a platform on it and is out to get Leroy. Big Nose Freaks Out is a side scrolling platform action game. There are five sections of gameplay each with four levels to clear. At the end of each section Leroy will be waiting with a large monster. To fight back Big Nose has his trusty club with him. Also, rocks can be found along the way and the club used to bat…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action, fantasy and historical. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Big Nose Freaks Out launched on 1 February 1992, within three weeks of X-Men, Romancing SaGa and Baseball Stars 2.

Released around the same time: X-Men, Romancing SaGa, Baseball Stars 2.

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Big Nose Freaks Out — frequently asked questions

When did Big Nose Freaks Out come out?
Big Nose Freaks Out was released on 1 February 1992 for Nintendo Entertainment System.
Does Big Nose Freaks Out have multiplayer?
Yes. Big Nose Freaks Out supports multiplayer.

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