Classic Games

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers

Cooperative Disney action

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers delivered excellent two-player cooperative platforming, with the chipmunk duo throwing boxes, apples, and each other through colourful stages.

NES platformercooperativecapcom 1990

Overview

Throw boxes. Throw your friend. Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers turned cooperative play into controlled chaos as two players grabbed, threw, and occasionally launched each other through inventive stages. Capcom’s Disney expertise shone through tight controls, charming presentation, and level design that rewarded teamwork—or enabled friendly sabotage.

Fast facts

  • Developer: Capcom.
  • Players: One or two simultaneous.
  • Source: Disney TV series.
  • Mechanic: Pick up and throw.

Cooperative mechanics

ActionUse
Pick up boxesThrow at enemies
Pick up partnerThrow them forward
DuckHide in boxes
StackReach higher areas

Throwable objects

ObjectEffect
BoxesProjectile weapon
ApplesBouncing projectile
BallsVarious effects
PartnerForward throw

Stage themes

LevelSetting
KitchenGiant household items
TreeForest environment
RestaurantFood service
FactoryIndustrial
Fat Cat’s CasinoFinal area

Two-player dynamics

CooperationCompetition
Throw to platformsSteal health items
Rescue from dangerThrow into enemies
Combined attacksRace for pickups

Boss battles

BossStrategy
Various enemiesPattern recognition
Fat CatFinal confrontation
ThrowablesPrimary weapon

Capcom quality

ElementStandard
ControlsResponsive
GraphicsColourful, detailed
MusicCatchy themes
Level designThoughtful

Sequel

TitleYear
Chip ‘n Dale 21993
ImprovementsRefined mechanics

See also