Hi-Tech Expressions, Inc.

COMPANY

New York City

An American console game publisher that existed during the early 1990s and went defunct in 1997. Best known for producing licensed games based on children's movies and cartoons.

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Overview

Hi-Tech Expressions was an American game company that primarily published games for consoles. Specifically, it was known for publishing a lot of licensed games aimed at younger audiences. They frequently worked with developers like Riedel Software Productions. The company went defunct in 1997.

Developed Games

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Mega Man (Game)

23 March 1990

Mega Man is a DOS game developed by Hi-Tech Expressions and released only in the U.S. Originally intended to be an official part of the franchise, the game was panned for its low quality.

PC​

Tom & Jerry Cat-astrophe (Game)

30 October 1990

PC​

Matterhorn Screamer! (Game)

7 September 1988

A vertical scrolling platformer based on the Matterhorn ride.

PC​ APL2​ C64​

Published Games

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Mega Man 3 (Game)

31 December 1992

An alternate Mega Man 3 that is the sequel to the original DOS Mega Man.

PC​

The Hunt for Red October (Game)

31 December 1991

The Hunt for Red October is a side-scrolling submarine shooter based on the 1990 Sean Connery movie adaptation of the Tom Clancy novel.

GB​ SNES​ NES​

Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers: The Adventure in Nimnul's Castle (Game)

1 March 1990

PC​

Sesame Street 1 2 3/A B C (Game)

1 November 1991

NES​

Mickey's Safari In Letterland (Game)

13 March 1993

An educational platformer where Mickey goes on a global quest to capture three letters on each stage to spell out a word.

NES​

Sesame Street A B C (Game)

13 September 1989

A NES Edutainment game for younger players, featuring characters from Jim Henson's Sesame Street. This one focuses on letters and spatial awareness.

NES​

Sesame Street 1 2 3 (Game)

31 January 1989

A NES Edutainment game for younger players, featuring characters from Jim Henson's Sesame Street. It focuses on numbers and shapes.

NES​

Tom & Jerry Cat-astrophe (Game)

30 October 1990

PC​

Barbie Game Girl (Game)

30 October 1992

A Barbie game for the Game Boy.

GB​

Jim Henson's Muppet Adventure No. 1: Chaos at the Carnival (Game)

10 November 1990

A collection of minigames featuring the Muppets.

PC​ APL2​ C64​ +1

Tom & Jerry: The Ultimate Game of Cat and Mouse! (Game)

3 December 1991

NES​

The Chessmaster (Game)

1 January 1990

An updated version of the original Chessmaster 2000 for early home consoles and handhelds.

GB​ GG​ SNES​ +2

Company details

Name

Hi-Tech Expressions, Inc.

Abbreviation

Founded

Location

New York City

Website

Aliases

Developed Games

• Mega Man (Game)
• Tom & Jerry Cat-astrophe (Game)
• Matterhorn Screamer! (Game)
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Published Games

• Mega Man 3 (Game)
• The Hunt for Red October (Game)
• Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers: The Adventure in Nimnul's Castle (Game)
• Sesame Street 1 2 3/A B C (Game)
• Mickey's Safari In Letterland (Game)
• Sesame Street A B C (Game)
• Sesame Street 1 2 3 (Game)
• Tom & Jerry Cat-astrophe (Game)
• Barbie Game Girl (Game)
• Jim Henson's Muppet Adventure No. 1: Chaos at the Carnival (Game)
• Tom & Jerry: The Ultimate Game of Cat and Mouse! (Game)
• The Chessmaster (Game)
• The Jetsons: By George, in Trouble Again (Game)
• Adventures of Beetlejuice: Skeletons in the Closet (Game)
• The Bugs Bunny Hare-Brained Adventure (Game)
• Big Bird's Hide and Speak (Game)
• Barbie Super Model (Game)
• Harley's Humongous Adventure (Game)
• Rollerblade Racer (Game)
• Barbie (Game)
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Franchises

• Disney (Franchise)
• Sesame Street (Franchise)
• Barbie (Franchise)
• Mickey Mouse (Franchise)
• Carmen Sandiego (Franchise)
• Mega Man (Franchise)
• Mega Man Classic (Franchise)
• Tom and Jerry (Franchise)
• Beetlejuice (Franchise)
• Chessmaster (Franchise)
• Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers (Franchise)
• Gremlins (Franchise)
• Looney Tunes (Franchise)
• Muppets (Franchise)
• The Flintstones (Franchise)
• The Hunt for Red October (Franchise)
• The Jetsons (Franchise)
• Tom Clancy (Franchise)

People

• None

Characters

• Grover (Character)
• Big Bird (Character)
• Mickey Mouse (Character)
• Bert (Character)
• Cookie Monster (Character)
• Ernie (Character)
• Goofy (Character)
• Barbie (Character)
• CRORQ (Character)
• Carmen Sandiego (Character)
• Dr. Wily (Character)
• Jerry Mouse (Character)
• Mega Man (Character)
• The Chief (Character)
• Tom Cat (Character)
• Barney Rubble (Character)
• Betelgeuse (Character)
• Bit Man (Character)
• Blade Man (Character)
• Bugs Bunny (Character)

Concepts

• Licensed Game (Concept)
• 2D (Concept)
• Tie-In (Concept)
• Edutainment (Concept)
• Adapted from Television (Concept)
• Cartoon Character (Concept)
• Games Based on Television Shows (Concept)
• Heads Up Display (Concept)
• Real Photos on Cover Art (Concept)
• Games Based on Movies (Concept)
• Jump (Concept)
• Kid Friendly (Concept)
• Retroachievements (Concept)
• Anthropomorphism (Concept)
• Pixel Art (Concept)
• Cats (Concept)
• Collectible (Concept)
• Female Protagonists (Concept)
• Game Over (Concept)
• High Score (Concept)

Locations

• Sesame Street (Location)
• ACME Detective Agency (Location)
• City (Location)
• India (Location)
• The United States of America (Location)
• VILE (Location)
• Beach (Location)
• Canada (Location)
• Caribbean (Location)
• China (Location)
• Dream (Location)
• Dubai (Location)
• England (Location)
• Europe (Location)
• Forest (Location)
• France (Location)
• Germany (Location)
• Italy (Location)
• Japan (Location)
• Jungle (Location)

Objects

• Bag (Object)
• Ball (Object)
• Helmet (Object)
• Sand (Object)
• Skull (Object)
• Spikes (Object)
• Tin Can (Object)
• Tree (Object)
• Water (Object)
• 1-Up (Object)
• Air Duct (Object)
• Anchor (Object)
• Apple (Object)
• Ball and Chain (Object)
• Balloon (Object)
• Bell (Object)
• Bomb (Object)
• Bone (Object)
• Boomerang (Object)
• Bow (Object)