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"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is a side-scrolling action video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), released in 1988. Developed by Advance Communication Company and published by Bandai, the game is loosely based on Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novella "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde." Players control Dr. Jekyll as he walks through the streets of London on his way to the church for his wedding. However, the journey is fraught with hazards, mainly townspeople, animals, and other obstacles that seek to harm him. As Dr. Jekyll’s stress increases from encountering these dangers, his alter ego, Mr. Hyde, begins to emerge. If his stress reaches a certain point, Dr. Jekyll transforms into Mr. Hyde, and the game's setting shifts to a nightmarish version of the same level, where he must face off against monsters and demons.

The game is notorious for its high difficulty level and somewhat confusing gameplay mechanics. The transformation between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde serves as a unique feature; the player must manage both characters, each having similar yet inverse goals. Dr. Jekyll aims to avoid conflict and reach the church safely, while Mr. Hyde must fight his way through the monsters to survive. If Mr. Hyde ever surpasses the distance Dr. Jekyll has traveled or if he is killed, the game ends in failure. The contrast between the characters' objectives adds a complex layer to the gameplay, making it a challenging task to maintain a balance that avoids triggering too many transformations into Hyde. Despite its initial mixed reviews and its reputation for being one of the more bizarre and difficult NES titles, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" has garnered a cult following over the years, intrigued by its unique and perplexing gameplay.

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