Play Dave Goes Nutz Online – MS-DOS Game

Game Overview

Dave Goes Nutz is the final and most polished entry in SoftDisk’s Dangerous Dave series, a cult classic platformer developed by id Software’s founders before their breakthrough with Wolfenstein 3D. This time, Dave’s brother Delbert has been kidnapped by the villain Nemesis and hidden in a mental hospital, setting the stage for a chaotic rescue mission. Armed with his trusty shotgun, Dave battles through nine bizarre levels filled with syringe-wielding zombies and frenetic enemies, blending fast-paced action with strategic gunplay—players must manage reload times and aim carefully at multiple angles.

While the levels can feel repetitive later on, the game’s humor, tight controls, and creative twists on the platform-shooter formula make it a standout in the series. Its quirky charm and historical significance as a precursor to id’s later hits ensure it’s a must-play for fans of retro platformers or gaming history.
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".