Mr. Do Vs. Unicorns

Mr. Do Vs. Unicorns is a homebrew or fan-made modification for the MSX 1 computer, taking the classic arcade character Mr. Do and pitting him against unicorns. No official release date or developer name is documented for this title - it seems to have circulated in MSX hobbyist circles, likely appearing sometime in the 2000s or later as a rom hack or demake. The original Mr. Do was a 1982 arcade game by Universal, but this variant is clearly an unofficial reimagining for the MSX 1, probably created by an individual fan rather than a commercial studio. The platform is the MSX 1, an 8-bit home computer standard popular in Japan, Europe, and Brazil during the 1980s.

The gameplay is likely built on the foundation of the original Mr. Do, which involved digging tunnels and collecting cherries while avoiding enemies. In this version, your enemies are replaced with unicorns, which probably behave similarly to the original foes. You control Mr. Do as he moves around a maze-like field of breakable blocks, digging holes to trap or evade unicorns, and collecting fruit or other items to score points. There might be a focus on timing and dodging, since unicorns could have different movement patterns.

Worth trying if you are a fan of Mr. Do and curious about how the formula translates to the MSX, or if you enjoy tracking down oddball fan modifications from the retro computing scene. It is not a polished commercial release, so expect rough edges, limited sound, and possibly a short experience. Compared to other MSX 1 games, this one is a niche oddity, appealing mostly to collectors of homebrew and those who want to see yet another enemy type thrown at a classic protagonist. It captures the old-school charm of digging and dodging, but with a whimsical twist that might make you smile - even if it is not a deep or expansive game.