Big Nose Freaks Out
Sequel to the 1991 platformer Big Nose the Caveman.
Big Nose Freaks Out is a sequel to the 1991 platform game Big Nose the Caveman. It was released in 1992, following the original game developed by Optimus Software and published by Camerica and Codemasters.
- release_year
- 1992
- series
- Big Nose
- preceded_by
- Big Nose the Caveman (1991)
- developer
- Optimus Software
- publisher
- Camerica, Codemasters
Quick Facts
- Title
- Big Nose the Caveman
- Developer
- Optimus Software, Codemasters
- Publisher
- Camerica (NES), Codemasters (Amiga, Atari ST)
- Released
- NA · 1991
- Composer
- Allister Brimble, Matthew Grey
- Genre
- Platform
- Modes
- Single-player
- Platforms
- NES, Amiga, Atari ST
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
Big Nose Freaks Out is the direct sequel to Big Nose the Caveman, a side-scrolling platform game released in 1991. The original game was developed by Optimus Software and published by Camerica for the Nintendo Entertainment System and by Codemasters for the Amiga and Atari ST. A Master System and Game Gear version of the original, called Dinobasher, was completed but never published.
Reader's Guide
Big Nose Freaks Out continues the series that began with Big Nose the Caveman. The original game was noted for its difficulty, length (four islands: Paradise, Monster, Terror, and Chaos), and the mechanic of clubbing enemies rather than jumping on them. Allgame gave the original a 2.5 out of 5 stars, calling it an adequate genre effort with large characters, flat backgrounds, and uninteresting environments. The sequel, released in 1992, extends the franchise but no further critical or commercial details are recorded in the source.
Did You Know?
- Big Nose Freaks Out was released in 1992 as a sequel to Big Nose the Caveman.
- The original game was developed by Optimus Software and published by Camerica and Codemasters.
- A Master System and Game Gear version of the original game, called Dinobasher, was completed but never published.
- In the original game, Big Nose dies in a single hit unless he has stones that can shoot from his club.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Nose Freaks Out?
It is the 1992 sequel to the 1991 platformer Big Nose the Caveman, continuing the prehistoric character's adventures in a follow-up video game.
Who developed and published Big Nose Freaks Out?
Optimus Software handled development, while the game was brought to market by publishers Camerica and Codemasters.
What year did Big Nose Freaks Out come out?
The sequel was released in 1992, arriving one year after the original Big Nose the Caveman launched.
How does Big Nose Freaks Out relate to the first game?
It is a direct sequel that carries forward the caveman platforming formula established in the 1991 original, making it the second entry in the Big Nose series.
Why is Big Nose Freaks Out notable among prehistoric-themed games?
It extended a niche caveman platformer into the early 1990s, giving players a second outing with Big Nose and keeping the franchise alive beyond its initial release.
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