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Herdy Gerdy

Gerdy, an apprentice herder, embarks on a quest to rescue his father from an evil spell. His journey takes him across an island of diverse territories, populated by an assortment of wild creatures, each of…

4 April 2002

Herdy Gerdy is an adventure developed by Core Design, released 4 April 2002 on PlayStation 2.

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What Herdy Gerdy is

Herdy Gerdy is an adventure game developed by Core Design and released in 2002. It was published by Eidos Interactive. It is available on PlayStation 2 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Gerdy, an apprentice herder, embarks on a quest to rescue his father from an evil spell. His journey takes him across an island of diverse territories, populated by an assortment of wild creatures, each of which form part of a complex inter-related food chain. To avenge his father's nemesis and restore goodness to the island, Gerdy must hone his herding skills and ultimately compete in a tournament to become Master Herder. Herdy Gerdy is primarily a platform game with strategy and puzzle elements. The levels involve Gerdy traversing hazardous areas with timed jumps, avoiding or destroying obstacles. However, a significant portion of the gameplay is dedicated to collecting various animals…
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How it plays

Its themes are action.

What it launched against

Herdy Gerdy launched on 4 April 2002, within three weeks of Resident Evil (2002), Resident Evil, Star Wars: Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast and World Soccer: Winning Eleven 6 International.

Released around the same time: Resident Evil (2002), Resident Evil, Star Wars: Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast, World Soccer: Winning Eleven 6 International.

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When did Herdy Gerdy come out?
Herdy Gerdy was released on 4 April 2002 for PlayStation 2.

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