Blinky 3

Blinky 3

Release type: Freeware
Release date: 1995
Levels: 32
Author: Jeremy LaMar
Website: Otto Germain's Comic Wasteland Related games: Blinky, Return of Blinky

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Complex platformer that used to be available on AOL's kids section. Apparently has attracted a large and loyal fanbase, far outside the normal Game-Maker community.

Background

Chomping away in Blinky 3

"I used to be Jeremy LaMar, and went by SnigWich in my Megazeux days. I have a different name these days, but I still remember making these games when I was like... twelve, was it? I can't even remember!

"I am completely shocked that anybody actually played these! I'm not really even sure how they ended up on AOL, but I'm blown away by the fact that it's some sort of underground cult classic! I mean, I knew Bernard the Bard was popular, but this is too much.

"It looks like Blinky 3 has been tracked down! If anybody out there has Blinky 2, please do everything in your power to get it back online! It's like, a missing nugget of my childhood... if a bit embarassing.

"In regards to the infamous Blinky 1, it never made it online. It was the first game I ever made, period. Picture a far crappier version of Blinky 2, and that's about it. Blinky 2 is more like a remake, honestly. It featured a yo-yo weapon that you had to find, and later you got the box of doughnuts and were able to throw doughnuts. It had multiple paths to take through the game, like #3, but otherwise was much like #2. It's too bad that this, and about a half dozen other games, will never be seen again...

"Still trippin' over this. Somebody find #2!"

Story

Shnookwad had been defeated two times before, and it seemed he would not return again. But now he's back, and he's MAD!!!!

Shnookwad decided he was not going to take over Funky Forest, he was going to BURN it! As Shnookwad's troops marched across the burning forest, it appeared nothing could stop him.

But all is not lost! For now three heroes (Blinky, his friend Chum, and his cat Doughnut) will try their skills against Shnookwad and his evil minions. Will they succeed? Only time will tell.

Instructions

Character selection in Blinky 3

Moving around

Use the numeric keypad to move around

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  |  7  |  8  |  9  |
  |     |     |     |
   ----- ----- ----- 
  |  4  |  5  |  6  |
  |     |     |     |
   ----- ----- ----- 
  |  1  |  2  |  3  |
  |     |     |     |
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7- Jump to the left

8- Jump straight up

9- Jump to the left

4- Walk left

5- nothing

6- Walk right

1- Crawl left

2- Duck

3- Crawl right

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|  N  |  M  |  <  |  >  |
|     |     |  ,  |  .  |
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>- short range attack right

<- short range attack left

M- long range attack right

N- long range attack left

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  |  1  |  2  |  3  |
  |     |     |     |
   ----- ----- -----

1- Do a little dance

2- Another dance you can do

3- Yet another pointless dance

Hitpoints and lives

You start with 200 hitpoints and 4 lives. whenever you are hurt you lose hitpoints. When your hitpoints reach zero, you lose a life. When you run out of lives, the game is over.

Eating boxes of doughnuts gives you 10 hitpoints, and touching a blinky doll gives you 1 life.

Three different characters

You can choose to be one of three characters, either Blinky, his friend Chum, or his cat Doughnut. Press left and right to get to the character you want, then press Enter. Each has their own attributes. Blinky is slow and can't jump high, but has the best attacks. Doughnut is the fastest runner and highest jumper, but has the weakest attacks. Chum has average speed, jumping, and attacks.

Many exits

There are many levels to this game, which may have 1, 2, or even three exits, each leading to a different level.

There are thirty levels in all, including the final battle with Shnookwad (although you will only travel through 12 during your journey).

Monsters

There are many minions of the evil Shnookwad in this game, some of which are immune to certain attacks. It's up to you to find out their weakness.

HAVE FUN!

Credits

Jeremy LaMar presents... Blinky 3

Links

• Blinky Wiki
• Blinky fanfic
• Blinky 3 Enemies tribute, Part 1 (Youtube)
• Blinky 3 Enemies tribute, Part 2 (Youtube)
• DOSGames.com thread 1
• DOSGames.com thread 2

Downloads

• Blinky 3 (666.6 kB)