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Dr. Mancell and Mr. Flame

We made a homage game to go with the song collaboration between Waterflame and Josh Mancell, composer of the original Crash Bandicoot! Just in time for Halloween and also the 30th anniversary (unintentionally)!

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October 7, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Developer
pftq
Publisher
Autodidactic Studios
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About Dr. Mancell and Mr. Flame

Short homage game to go with the song collaboration between Waterflame and Josh Mancell, composer of the original Crash Bandicoot! Just in time for Halloween and also the 30th anniversary (unintentionally)! We always thought the boss fights of the original classic games like these were the most fun part but too short and unsatisfying. This scratches that itch and lets you duke it out in an unending 1v1 fashion with the boss continuously escalating in difficulty! The attacks are also in sync with the music, so there are elements of rhythm game play as well.

Controls are the same as the classic PS1 Games! Best with a controller! Move: D-Pad (on controller), WASD, Arrow KeysJump: X (on controller), SpacebarSpin: Square (on controller), F/R, Mouse-ClickCrouch/Slide: Shoulder Buttons (on Controller), ShiftHigh Jump: Slide + JumpAnd yes, holding jump button longer affects the jump just like the original (not remake) games! We did our best to pay attention to details of the original games such as the jump being longer if you hold the button and landing being based on flat-collision instead of capsule.

We added a few bonuses and easter eggs as well. The game is also on Newgrounds and Roblox! Game Credits:Produced by Autodidactic StudiosDeveloped by pftqMusic by Waterflame and Josh Mancell3D Models and Animated Music Video by hoolopeeExpository summary (required by Steam):Battle against the legendary Mancell and Waterflame themselves timed to their own music! Enjoy! Waterflame and Team

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★ 10.0/10Steam · 13 ratings
SteamLast checked November 4, 2026

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Hi Waterflame, I hope you're doing well. I've been listening to your music for years ; I was literally 10 years old when I first…
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Oh yeah! This scratches the itch!! Please release a full length game though! You're a god Josh! and I've spent many a night listening to…
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I've played crash ever since I was a kid - it was one of my first games ever. This game feels just like it! The…
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The absolute best Squamsh Dingerboot game clone Ive ever played. Outshines the original. 10/10
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An amazing tribute to Crash Bandicoot with a fun yet challenging boss-rush. With visuals and models provided by the talented Hoolopee.

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Recommended
The absolute best Squamsh Dingerboot game clone Ive ever played. Outshines the original. 10/10
Recommended
I've played crash ever since I was a kid - it was one of my first games ever. This game feels just like it! The…
Recommended
An amazing tribute to Crash Bandicoot with a fun yet challenging boss-rush. With visuals and models provided by the talented Hoolopee.
Recommended
Oh yeah! This scratches the itch!! Please release a full length game though! You're a god Josh! and I've spent many a night listening to…
Recommended
Hi Waterflame, I hope you're doing well. I've been listening to your music for years ; I was literally 10 years old when I first…

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