On May 15, Hamster will release two editions of the classic Arcade Archives Mr. Do! for current consoles. Version 2 will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 for $9.99 USD, while the original will be available on PlayStation 4 and Switch for $7.99 USD. Owners of the base game can upgrade to the enhanced edition for just $2.99 USD. This action title, published by Universal in 1982, puts the player in the shoes of a clown who must eliminate monsters and collect cherries on a maze-like board.
Technical differences between the original version and Edition 2 🎮
Version 2 for newer hardware includes improvements in refresh rate, reaching a stable 60 fps on PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2. Input lag has also been adjusted for more precise response, something critical in a game where every move counts. Native resolution reaches 4K on home consoles, while on Switch 2 it stays at 1080p in docked mode. The original for PS4 and Switch retains Hamster's standard emulation, with CRT filter options and screen adjustments, but without the performance extras of Edition 2.
A clown who doesn't need a circus to cause chaos 🤡
Mr. Do! is the kind of game where a clown in a top hat spends his day chasing monsters that look like they came out of a bad acid house trip. The funny thing is, while you're running like crazy to avoid being caught, cherries fall from the sky and enemies turn into explosive apples. So, if you like the absurd logic of the eighties, here's a classic that will make you wonder why no one thought to give the protagonist a red nose and big shoes.