Play Dennis The Menace Online

I picked up Dennis the Menace on Game Boy back in 1993, a time when licensed games were everywhere. Ocean Software published it, and it was one of those many titles based on a cartoon or comic. It fit right in with the portable platformers of the era, a straightforward adventure you could take with you.

You control Dennis, a kid in a striped shirt, running and jumping through suburban neighborhoods and other locations. Your main goal is to rescue your dog, Ruff, from Mr. Wilson, who has taken him. You explore the world screen by screen, using your slingshot to hit targets and defeat enemies like bees and other neighborhood kids. You also collect water balloons to use as projectiles and find keys to unlock new areas. The game moves at a quick pace, and some of the platforming can be tricky, demanding precise jumps. Playing it feels like a chaotic dash through a familiar, mischievous world.