Darrell 3D

Darrell 3D is set somewhere beneath a dead BBS, where Darrell is trapped in a dungeon and fights his way deeper. You watch from the other side of the screen and can help him, but he handles the punching and keeps going whether or not you get involved.

Watch Darrell grow

Darrell earns XP as he fights, levels up, hits harder and survives longer. You can leave him alone for a while; he continues fighting and may be stronger when you return. He can die, after which you send him back stronger.

Shape your build

You choose patches that change how Darrell fights and what he prioritizes. They can make him hit harder or survive longer, pursue bigger rewards, use Rage, or eat food. You can mix and swap patches to create different builds.

Help or watch

When you choose to step in, you can spot openings during fights, make choices for Darrell and steer him toward safer routes or riskier options with better rewards. You can also leave him to fight without supervision.

Build a pack

You can rescue dogs in the dungeon and bring them along on future climbs, building a pack as Darrell continues his own adventures.

Watch while Darrell fights

You can load your own videos into the VCR and watch them while Darrell fights in the background, checking in on him from time to time.

Strange events

The game includes FMVs, DMs, radio stations, glitches, strange events and bad advice. Some of these things matter, while others do not.