Tom & Jerry: Yankee Doodle's CAT-astrophe

ACTION 1990

Tom & Jerry: Yankee Doodle's CAT-astrophe, released in 1990 by Hi-Tech Expressions, is a lighthearted action game based on the classic animated duo. Set during the American Revolutionary War, the game follows Jerry the mouse as he tries to outsmart Tom the cat across a series of cartoon-inspired levels filled with traps, gags, and chaotic chases.

Players control Jerry, dodging obstacles and collecting pieces of cheese while avoiding Tom and his clever tricks. The gameplay emphasizes timing, reflexes, and puzzle-solving, capturing the slapstick humor and cat-and-mouse antics that made the cartoon so iconic.

With its colorful graphics, playful animations, and whimsical tone, Yankee Doodle's CAT-astrophe delivers a fun, family-friendly experience. While relatively simple compared to more advanced platformers of the era, it remains a nostalgic treat for fans of classic animation and early DOS games.

Genre: ACTION
Release: 1990
Developer: Hi-Tech Expressions
Publisher: -

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Tip: Press Alt + Enter to toggle fullscreen mode

Quick tips — new to MS-DOS games?

Click inside the game to give it keyboard/mouse focus.
Ctrl + F10 — release or re-capture the mouse cursor.
Saving varies by game — look for Save in the in-game menu (Esc or F1), or try F5 / F7.
Some games use passwords instead of saves — note it down!
Controls are often shown on the game's intro or title screen — don't skip them.
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