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Oscar came out for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993, developed by Flair Software. It was part of that wave of early 90s platformers that tried to stand out with a specific gimmick, in this case a circus theme. You don't hear about it much compared to the heavy hitters of the era, but it had its own look and feel.

You control a clown named Oscar, and your goal is to rescue your kidnapped performing animals by navigating through a series of themed worlds. The main mechanic is your pogo stick, which you use to bounce on enemies and reach higher platforms. You also collect balloons to unlock later stages and find keys to open doors within the multi-screen levels. The game moves at a deliberate pace, and the level design can be tricky, demanding precise jumps and careful timing. Playing it feels like a methodical test of your platforming patience.