Play Hunchback 96 Online
Swing from ropes, leap across chandeliers, and dodge guards as Quasimodo—somehow this DOS game makes medieval parkour feel smooth and oddly satisfying. The pixel art pops, the jumps are just punishing enough, and that soundtrack won’t leave your head.
Hunchback 96 is a 1996 MS-DOS platformer developed by Eurocom and published by Ocean Software. It is an updated version of the 1984 arcade game based on The Hunchback of Notre Dame, released during a period when DOS games were transitioning toward more detailed graphics and smoother controls. The game adapts the novel's setting into a series of action-oriented stages rather than a direct narrative retelling.
You control Quasimodo, navigating multi-tiered levels by climbing ropes, leaping across platforms, and avoiding or stunning guards with your fists. The main goal is to rescue Esmeralda from captivity while collecting keys and avoiding environmental hazards like fire and spikes. Signature mechanics include swinging on ropes to cross gaps, precise timing to evade enemy patrols, and occasionally using bells to stun nearby foes. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, with instant death from falls or enemy contact. It feels tense and physical, demanding quick reflexes and careful observation of each screen's layout.
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".
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*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
