Cover art for the game Pepsiman

Pepsiman

Season 5 - Week 7

Submitted by IrishChamp


Eligible Systems and Emulators:

  • PlayStation - duckstation

About

Pepsiman, a quirky and fast-paced action game exclusive to the PlayStation 1, serves up a unique blend of brand marketing and arcade-style fun. Players step into the shoes of the titular character, Pepsiman, a superhero on a mission to deliver refreshing Pepsi to thirsty people in outrageous and obstacle-laden scenarios. As players dash through various environments, avoiding hazards and collecting soda cans, they're treated to a humorous and over-the-top experience that perfectly captures the essence of '90s pop culture. With its offbeat premise, challenging gameplay, and undeniable nostalgic charm, Pepsiman remains a cult classic that continues to spark laughter and enjoyment among gamers looking for a refreshing dose of retro gaming goodness.

Also, memes. We love the memes.

Rules

Platform: PS1 (Duckstation Emu/PSXE)

Rules: PEPSIMAAAN! It’s an endless runner ala Temple Run and those other ones, but with Pepsi. You might be a Coca Cola fan, but for your submission you must put your preferences aside, as for 5 hours, you are the embodiment of Pepsi, you are PEPSIMAN.

BASIC CONTROLS:
Move character: D-pad
Jump: X Button
Slide: Square Button
Run: Square Button + D-Pad up
Pause game: Start Button
Brake: Square + D-Pad Down

There are 12 stages split between 4 levels (1-1, 1-2, 1-3. 2-1, 2-2 etc). For the purposes of these rules, I’m disallowing continues so if you Game Over it’s back to the beginning. But don't worry, you can accumulate lives by collecting Pepsi cans that are generously scattered across every level, you only get these lives once you have completed a section so don't expect that life counter to count up while you are sprinting.

The gameplay is pretty basic, you run, you dodge and you jump until you reach that Pepsi machine or until you run out of time (Yea, you are timed... he is also blue and there is running... oh god not again). Hitting objects or falling down holes is bad. Collecting Pepsi is good (and can replenish health if enough are collected). Be sure to read the manual for the control scheme as the sprint and slide mechanics will help you survive longer.

Good luck!

TL;DR: Progress > Time > Deaths

Results

1st) Quantum_P1 - Levels Complete: Complete - Time (Furthest Progress): 59:33
2nd) Marcman_59 - Levels Complete: Beat it - Time (Furthest Progress): 1:06:02
3rd) Garlips - Levels Complete: Completed - Time (Furthest Progress): 1:32:07
4th) Deccyf - Levels Complete: Completed it m9 - Time (Furthest Progress): 01:50:12
5th) Fusha - Levels Complete: all of them - Time (Furthest Progress): 1:55:50
6th) ReturnOfOctobot - Levels Complete: Completed - Time (Furthest Progress): 2:26:17
7th) Big Captain - Levels Complete: Completed - Time (Furthest Progress): 2:46:24
8th) TomTheWizzard - Levels Complete: Completed - Time (Furthest Progress): 4:07:08
9th) Hextree_ - Levels Complete: Completed - Time (Furthest Progress): 4:32:02
10th) Tater84 - Levels Complete: 4-1 - Time (Furthest Progress): 1:34:56
11th) Kylorian - Levels Complete: 4-1 beaten - Time (Furthest Progress): 1:56:46
12th) Adriennes_Revenge - Levels Complete: stage 4-1 - Time (Furthest Progress): 2:54:23
13th) 16bit_hyper_turbo - Levels Complete: 4.1 completed - Time (Furthest Progress): 03:06:00
14th) Stephen's Rocket - Levels Complete: 3-3 - Time (Furthest Progress): 0:46:47
15th) Kythias - Levels Complete: 3-3 Complete - Time (Furthest Progress): 1:24:21
16th) MrMattInternet - Levels Complete: 3-3 - Time (Furthest Progress): 02:02:56
17th) Stormfeather - Levels Complete: 2-3 complete - Time (Furthest Progress): 1:37:00
18th) Ashnacht - Levels Complete: 2-1 - Time (Furthest Progress): 1:10:41

Last Updated: 7 December 2023

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