Play the hit 90s game show anywhere with Supermarket Spree DX!

Start your engines! What kind of race is this? It’s all done with shopping carts! You race through a supermarket and things go flying into your cart! It’s wonderful—wild— amazing! Let’s face it—you never know what’s going to happen on Supermarket Spree! Who’s got the Game Boy™ Game Pak™? OK, you’re on!

On your carts… get set… go!

  • Based on the hit 90s game show!
  • Over 700 authentic supermarket items—challenge your shopping prowess!
  • Bonus mini-games, shopping lists and more
  • Online Scoreboard Support! Submit and view your high scores at ssdx.online

Controls

  • Z: A Button
  • X: B Button
  • Enter: Start Button
  • Shift Key: Select Button
  • Arrow Keys/WASD: D-Pad

Game Manual Available Here; For The Love of Christ, Please Read It First: https://www.pacdudegames.com/games_dir/ss_gb/ssdx_manual.pdf

More trivia questions, mini-games and a cartridge release coming soon!

Game Programming: Pacdude
Music: MelonadeM
Sound Effects: CoffeeBat
Trivia: Christian Carrion

Artistic Statement

In an era where reality often feels stranger than fiction, my game, Supermarket Spree DX, stands as both a nostalgic homage and a pointed social commentary. Inspired by the beloved 90s game show Supermarket Sweep, this game was born out of two driving forces: a technical challenge and a critique of our current economic landscape.

From a technical standpoint, Supermarket Spree DX is my response to a glaring "what-if." The 90s was a golden age for game shows, yet few made the leap into the video game realm. I sought to bridge this gap, demonstrating that even with a small team, it is possible to recreate the vibrant chaos and fun of Supermarket Sweep in a faithful single-player simulation. This project is a testament to what can be achieved with passion and perseverance, capturing the essence of a time when running through aisles and grabbing hams was the epitome of televised excitement.

However, beneath the surface of this nostalgic veneer lies a critique of our present-day reality. The modern economy, especially in the wake of Covid-19, has become a labyrinth of inflated prices and economic anxiety. My grocery bill, once a predictable $125, now routinely surpasses $200 for the same items at the same stores. This stark increase is a reflection of a broader, unsettling trend: the once-mundane act of grocery shopping has become a source of stress and financial strain for many.

In Supermarket Spree DX, players can momentarily escape this harsh reality. They can indulge in the fantasy of a supermarket run devoid of economic woes, a utopian experience that feels increasingly out of reach in 2024. This game is both a celebration of a simpler past and a critique of a complex present, challenging players to reflect on the changing nature of our everyday experiences.

Supermarket Spree DX is more than just a game; it is a dialogue between the past and the present, a playful yet poignant reminder of how much our world has changed. Through this project, I invite players to not only relive the excitement of a classic game show but also to contemplate the broader implications of our evolving economy.

Updated 27 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsHTML5
Release date Dec 04, 2023
Rating
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars
(1 total ratings)
AuthorPacdude Games
GenrePuzzle
Made withAdobe Photoshop, GB Studio
TagsGame Boy, gameshow, Singleplayer, Trivia
Average sessionA few minutes
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Mouse, Gamepad (any), Touchscreen
LinksOnline Leaderboard, Homepage, Patreon

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Supermarket Spree DX 1.2 ROM.gb 1 MB
Supermarket Spree DX 1.1 Manual 1.5 MB

Development log

Comments

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(+1)

I'd love to play that on real Hardware. Will there be a Rom file? 

Keep up the good work Mate. 

Currently, the ROM file is only available to my Patreon patrons! Patreon.com/pacdude

I've released the ROM file for download!

(-1)

Leaderboard is borked. 👀

How so?

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I keep getting a timeout error, but it looks like it might just be on my end.


Edit: Noticed a new URL, if it's new. ^^

There was an issue with https vs http for the URL which has been fixed!

(+1)

Impressive, I wonder is playable on a rom or only on a browser, either way its pretty good for a beta.

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I haven't tried it in a few weeks, but previous iterations DO work on Game Boy hardware: 

Is the Gold Crispers on sale?