Squish 'Em Featuring Sam (ColecoVision, 1983) | Classic Climbing Action by Interphase Technologies

Squish 'Em Featuring Sam is a fast-paced action game developed by Interphase Technologies for the ColecoVision home console.

Released in the early 1980s, it challenges players to guide Sam—a determined climber obsessed with reaching the top of a towering 48-story building—to claim a suitcase full of money.

As Sam ascends, players must avoid or squish Creeping Creatures that patrol the ledges. Timing and precision are essential: squished creatures revive after turning white, becoming obstacles that can only be jumped over. In addition to these pesky foes, players must also dodge an array of falling hazards, including bricks, hammers, motors, and even kitchen sinks. Each falling object poses a risk of knocking Sam off the building, making every level a test of quick reflexes and strategy.

Players start with four lives and can earn bonus lives by collecting special prizes, with the potential to accumulate up to 128 reserves. Squish 'Em Featuring Sam stands out for its mix of humor and challenge—Sam reacts vocally to every event, shouting “SQUISH’EM!” when he flattens an enemy, “WHOOPS!” after a fall, and “MONEY, MONEY, MONEY!” when he claims his prize.

Praised for its quirky personality, simple controls, and addictive gameplay loop, Squish 'Em Featuring Sam remains a beloved entry in the ColecoVision library and a classic example of early 1980s arcade-style platforming brought into the home.

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