The game uses side-view, stage-based puzzle levels built around domino placement and chain reactions. You move the ant across platforms, jump over gaps, and push individual dominoes to start collapses in the correct order. The goal is usually to clear a path, activate switches, or reach an exit by making the dominoes fall in a precise sequence. Later stages add more intricate layouts, requiring you to account for spacing, elevation, and timing. Many levels encourage trial and error, and some versions include a level editor for custom puzzles.
Push-Over is a puzzle game developed by Red Rat Software and published by Ocean Software for home computers and consoles in 1992. Players control an ant that must manipulate domino chains to trigger cascading collapses, clear obstacles, and solve increasingly elaborate stages. Its careful physics-based puzzles and steadily rising difficulty earned it a reputation as a clever, challenging brainteaser, with a level editor adding extra replay value in some versions.
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1992-01-01
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The player-controlled protagonist who moves through the stage and pushes dominoes to set off chain reactions.
Study the full layout before making the first move. The best solution often depends on the starting domino that creates the longest viable chain without breaking it too early. Pay close attention to gaps and height differences, since a poorly timed push can leave the sequence incomplete. When multiple domino groups are present, identify which group must be triggered first to unlock the rest of the stage.
No cheats or unlockables available
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Use repeated attempts to test different starting points; many solutions depend on exact sequencing.
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Watch the spacing between dominoes, because even a small gap can interrupt a chain.
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In multi-platform stages, confirm the ant has room to reposition before committing to a push.
User Reviews
A clever puzzle game with deceptively simple rules and surprisingly demanding solutions.
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The domino chain reactions are satisfying to watch, especially on harder stages.
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The difficulty can be strict, but solving a tough layout feels genuinely rewarding.
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