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The Goonies ''The Goonies'' is a 1985 American adventure comedy film co-produced and directed by Richard Donner from a screenplay by Chris Columbus, based on a story by Steven Spielberg. In the film, kids who live in the "Goon Docks" neighborhood of Astori ...

'' (1985).

Gameplay

The game has eight stages, each based on a scene from the film. In each stage, the two Goonies must work together to solve puzzles and reach the exit to move on to the next stage. In single-player mode the joystick button can be used to switch between the two characters, and in the two player mode, each player controls one Goonie.

Reception

The game received positive reviews. ''

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'' reviewer said that "each screen is packed with interesting puzzles and problems. The attention to detail is good - and the game is fun to play". ''

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'' magazine said: "Even if it doesn't break all software records, it's one of the best platform games I've played".

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