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'''''The Adventures of Dewey the Dolphin''''', also simply known as ''Dewey the Dolphin'', is an unreleased video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System that was originally meant to come out in 1991.
'''''The Adventures of Dewey the Dolphin''''', also simply known as ''Dewey the Dolphin'', is an unreleased video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System that was originally meant to come out in 1991.


It was to be published by Ocean, programmed by Allan Shortt and would have had graphics designed by John Palmer. Originally meant to be an arcade game, it was switched to be a Sega Genesis/Megadrive title due to budget reasons, and finally an NES game.
It was to be published by Ocean Software, programmed by Allan Shortt and would have had graphics designed by John Palmer. Originally meant to be a coin-operated arcade game, it was switched to be a Sega Genesis/Megadrive title due to budget reasons, and finally an NES game.


Ultimately, while Palmer was quite passionate about the project, the game was cancelled supposedly due to it looking too similar to ''Ecco the Dolphin'' on Sega Genesis.<ref>[http://oceanexp.proboards.com/thread/466 Forums discussing ''Dewey the Dolphin''.] Retrieved 06 Jul '14</ref><ref>[https://www.unseen64.net/2008/04/14/dewey-the-dolphin-nes-unreleased/ Unseen64 article on ''The Adventures of Dewey the Dolphin''.] Retrieved 02 Jan '17</ref>
Ultimately, while Palmer was quite passionate about the project, the game was cancelled supposedly due to its premise being too similar to ''Ecco the Dolphin'' on Sega Genesis. It seems that the most that was programmed was a demo cartridge on Sega Genesis. <ref>[http://oceanexp.proboards.com/thread/466 Forums discussing ''Dewey the Dolphin''.] Retrieved 06 Jul '14</ref><ref>[https://www.unseen64.net/2008/04/14/dewey-the-dolphin-nes-unreleased/ Unseen64 article on ''The Adventures of Dewey the Dolphin''.] Retrieved 02 Jan '17</ref>


''The Adventures of Dewey the Dolphin'' was announced in issue #13 of ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' magazine with the following blurb: ''"Swim through the depths of the ocean watching out for all of the hungry fish who are looking for a tasty morsel for dinner. Meet up with Neptune, the Ocean God."''<ref>[http://unreleased.lostlevels.org/game.php?number=1173 LostLevels listing of ''The Adventures of Dewey the Dolphin''.] Retrieved 06 Jul '14</ref>
''The Adventures of Dewey the Dolphin'' was announced in issue #13 of ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' magazine with the following blurb: ''"Swim through the depths of the ocean watching out for all of the hungry fish who are looking for a tasty morsel for dinner. Meet up with Neptune, the Ocean God."''<ref>[http://unreleased.lostlevels.org/game.php?number=1173 LostLevels listing of ''The Adventures of Dewey the Dolphin''.] Retrieved 06 Jul '14</ref>

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Screenshot of the title screen.

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The Adventures of Dewey the Dolphin, also simply known as Dewey the Dolphin, is an unreleased video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System that was originally meant to come out in 1991.

It was to be published by Ocean Software, programmed by Allan Shortt and would have had graphics designed by John Palmer. Originally meant to be a coin-operated arcade game, it was switched to be a Sega Genesis/Megadrive title due to budget reasons, and finally an NES game.

Ultimately, while Palmer was quite passionate about the project, the game was cancelled supposedly due to its premise being too similar to Ecco the Dolphin on Sega Genesis. It seems that the most that was programmed was a demo cartridge on Sega Genesis. [1][2]

The Adventures of Dewey the Dolphin was announced in issue #13 of Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine with the following blurb: "Swim through the depths of the ocean watching out for all of the hungry fish who are looking for a tasty morsel for dinner. Meet up with Neptune, the Ocean God."[3]

No prototype has been made available, and apart from two screenshots, little to no other information on the game is known.

Gallery

Screenshot showing Dewey meeting Neptune in what seems to be a cutscene.

References

  1. ↑ Forums discussing Dewey the Dolphin. Retrieved 06 Jul '14
  2. ↑ Unseen64 article on The Adventures of Dewey the Dolphin. Retrieved 02 Jan '17
  3. ↑ LostLevels listing of The Adventures of Dewey the Dolphin. Retrieved 06 Jul '14
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