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"Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit!" is a platform game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1994, developed by Imagineering and published by Absolute Entertainment. The game is loosely based on the popular television show "Home Improvement," starring Tim Allen as Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor. In the game, players take on the role of Tim Taylor in a quest to recover a line of stolen power tools, navigating through various challenging levels that include locations such as dinosaur-filled jungles and outer space. Each level features a variety of enemies, obstacles, and humorous pitfalls that align with the comedic tone of the TV show.

The gameplay in "Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit!" is noteworthy for its unusual premise and for not including a traditional in-game tutorial or manual, reflecting a running joke from the show about Tim's aversion to reading instructions. Instead, the game came with a faux instruction manual that purposely didn't offer much help, adding to the title's unique charm and challenge. Players use different tools from Tim’s arsenal to defeat enemies and solve puzzles, including a nail gun and a chainsaw, each offering different gameplay mechanics. Despite its association with a popular TV series, the game was often critiquized for its difficult controls and was seen as a niche addition to the SNES library, making it a memorable piece for collectors and fans of the show today.

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