History VideoGame / CactusMcCoy

* WhipItGood: Both games have a selection of whip-type weapons.

* AnAxeToGrind: Both games feature axes as weapons.

* FightingWithChucks: Nunchucks appear in the second game.

* LethalJokeWeapon: The Squirt Gun has a crazy fast fire rate, is just as strong as the other pistols, and has tons of ammo. Of course, it's only available at the very end of one normal level and hidden in a maze that requires a good bit of platform puzzling to even enter.

The second game titled ''Cactus [=McCoy=] 2: The Ruins of Calavera'' follows up our story as after the events of the first game, [=McCoy=] is now a seasoned treasure hunter (but is still half-cactus, because [[StatusQuoIsGod why not?]]). He encounters a mysterious winged woman who reveals herself to be Ella Windstorm, the LastOfHerKind. Together they plan on taking back Ella's ancestral treasures, but not before being interrupted by DarkActionGirl Malana Mire, who along with her Enemigos and the EvilDuo of [[TheSmartGuy Alpaca Jack]] [[BrainsAndBrawn and]] [[TheBrute Dumbbell]], also plot to steal Ella's treasure by kidnapping her. Cactus [=McCoy=] must again punch his way of trouble to rescue Ella as Malana Mire also seeks a weapon which can prove deadly under her control...

* CrowbarCombantant: A crowbar can be used in both games.

* EdibleBludgeon: McCoy can throw eggs at enemies in the second game. There's even a badge for killing ten enemies with them.

* GrenadeSpam: Grenades appear in the first game, and McCoy can throw twenty-one of them before running out.

* MacheteMadness: Machetes appear in both games.

* HundredPercentCompletion: Good luck with that. There are multiple upgrades, 60 hidden treasures, 60 challenges to complete, and 80 badges to earn in total.
** In the sequel, there are only 60 badges, but that's mainly because the weapon mastery badges have been lumped together by type. There are now 75 weapons.

* TheBrute: [[ALoadOfBull Dumbell]], from the second game.

''Cactus [=McCoy=]'' is a 2D [[UsefulNotes/AdobeFlash Flash]] Platforming/Beat-em-up series made by Flipline Studios, of the VideoGame/PapaLouieArcade fame.

The second game follows up our story as after the events of the first game, [=McCoy=] is now a seasoned treasure hunter (but is still half-cactus, because [[StatusQuoIsGod why not?]]). He encounters a mysterious winged woman who reveals herself to be Ella Windstorm, the LastOfHerKind. Together they plan on taking back Ella's ancestral treasures, but not before being interrupted by DarkActionGirl Malana Mire, who along with her Enemigos and the EvilDuo of [[TheSmartGuy Alpaca Jack]] [[BrainsAndBrawn and]] [[TheBrute Dumbbell]], also plot to steal Ella's treasure by kidnapping her. Cactus [=McCoy=] must again punch his way of trouble to rescue Ella as Malana Mire also seeks a weapon which can prove deadly under her control...

* CoolTrain: The train is the theme of many of the levels. Check Rustler Railroad, Midnight Express, Deadridge Railway and Southwind Express in the sequel.

Cactus [=McCoy=] is a 2D [[UsefulNotes/AdobeFlash Flash]] Platforming/Beat-em-up series made by Flipline Studios, of the VideoGame/PapaLouieArcade fame.

The second game follows up our story as after the events of the first game, [=McCoy=] is now a seasoned treasure hunter (but is still half-cactus, because [[StatusQuoIsGod why not?]]). He encounters a mysterious winged woman who reveals herself to be Ella Windstorm, the LastOfHerKind. Together they plan on taking back Ella's ancestral treasures, but not before being interrupted by DarkActionGirl Malana Mire, who along with her Enemigos and the EvilDuo of [[TheBrain Alpaca Jack]] [[BrainsAndBrawn and]] [[TheBrute Dumbbell]], also plot to steal Ella's treasure by kidnapping her. Cactus [=McCoy=] must again punch his way of trouble to rescue Ella as Malana Mire also seeks a weapon which can prove deadly under her control...

!!'''This game provide examples of:'''

The first game is that on a routine treasure hunt, due to missing warning symbols, [=McCoy=] takes the cursed [[PlotDevice Thorned Emerald]] and thus, is transformed into a walking cactus by the ancient Curse of Thorns. His mission is simple - to return the emerald to its true home by following the map pieces. If he fails this quest, the curse will eventually turn him into a lifeless stone cactus - just like the last foolish person. Complicating his quest are the army of [[{{Mooks}} Enemigos]] employed by the four-armed Hex Hatfield, who wishes to have the emerald for his own greedy purposes.

Brawl, gun, and platform your way through the swarms of Enemigos and the terrain's natural traps. All across journey, you will find and master a multitude of weaponry ranging from machetes to bombs to even squirt guns. As you complete levels, you will gain the missing map pieces that will guide you to the emerald's true resting place (and the rest of the levels). As you beat Enemigos, you gain money and/or their weapons (temporarily). Of course, the money you can gain can be increased drastically by juggling enemies repeatedly. You can then use that money to upgrade all the different stats available - such as punching strength, sword strength, etc. Master all these techniques, gain the five hidden treasures in each level, and complete all the achievements to make a path towards victory and dispelling the curse!

The second game follows up our story as after the events of the first game, [=McCoy=] is now a seasoned treasure hunter (but is still half-cacti, because [[StatusQuoIsGod why not?]]). After a brief encounter with a mysterious woman (who reveals herself to be Ella Windstorm, a winged humanoid who is also the LastOfHerKind. Together they plan on taking back Ella's ancestral treasures, but not before being interrupted by DarkActionGirl Malana Mire, who along with her Enemigos and the EvilDuo of [[TheBrain Alpaca Jack]] [[BrainsAndBrawn and]] [[TheBrute Dumbbell]], also plot to steal Ella's treasure by kidnapping her. Cactus [=McCoy=] must again punch his way of trouble to rescue Ella as Malana Mire also seeks a weapon which can prove deadly under her control...

** [[{{Big Bad}} Hex Hatfield]] has two pairs of arms. Downplayed, as they actually come from another [[{{CursedWithAwesome}} "curse"]] linked to his coat (see "Badass Longcoat" below).

* BreakableWeapons: Every weapon has a certain durability or number of uses left. Though, the number depends on the weapon and weapon type. Of course, depending on the weapon type, using it may or may not deplete the number of uses.
** Melee weapons degrade when they hit something. Projectiles, guns, and (in the sequel) thrusting weapons, like the chainsaw, degrade when fired/thrown.

Cactus [=McCoy=] is a 2D [[UsefulNotes/AdobeFlash Flash]] Platforming/Beat-em-up series made by FliplineStudios.

Cactus [=McCoy=] is a 2D [[UsefulNotes/AdobeFlash Flash]] Platforming/Beat-em-up made by FliplineStudios.

The story is that on a routine treasure hunt, due to missing warning symbols, [=McCoy=] takes the cursed Thorned Emerald and thus, is transformed into a walking cactus by the ancient Curse of Thorns. His mission is simple - to return the emerald to its true home by following the map pieces. If he fails this quest, the curse will eventually turn him into a lifeless stone cactus - just like the last foolish person. Complicating his quest are the army of [[{{Mooks}} Enemigos]] employed by the four-armed Hex Hatfield, who wishes to have the emerald for his own greedy purposes.

This game can be played [[http://www.kongregate.com/games/FliplineStudios/cactus-mccoy here]].

* CactusPerson: McCoy is transformed into a cactus man in the intro.
* CursedWithAwesome: The protagonist. He is a walking, punching cactus man!

** [[{{Big Bad}} Hex Hatfield]] has two pairs of arms. Downplayed, as they actually come from another [[{{CursedWithAwesome}} "curse"]].
** In the sequel, we learn about the ancient people of [[{{WingedHumanoid}} Volados]] and Reptaras. While the Volados have feather wings they can seemingly use to fly, the Reptaras have no inhuman feature, beyond their dark gray skin, white hair and eyes without pupils.

* CursedWithAwesome

* BadassLongcoat: The titular character's coat.

* LethalJokeWeapon: The Squirt Gun when utilized properly can become this - especially against the final boss.
** Too elaborate, it has a crazy fast fire rate, is just as strong as the other pistols, and has tons of ammo. Of course, it's only available at the very end of one normal level and hidden in a maze that requires a good bit of platform puzzling to even enter.

* InfinityPlusOneSword: After getting 100% completion in Cactus [=McCoy=] 2, the Serpent Blade is added to your arsenal. It kills normal enemies in one hit, and can take out the first boss in about six. It's also incredibly durable. In Cactus McCoy 1, it is Hatfield's pistol.

* TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything: For instance, if you change the controls before you start playing, the instructions in the first level change to match.

Cactus [=McCoy=] is a 2D [[AdobeFlash Flash]] Platforming/Beat-em-up made by FliplineStudios.

* EvilIsSexy: Malana Mire.

* InfinityPlusOneSword: After getting 100% completion in Cactus [=McCoy=] 2, the Serpent Blade is added to your arsenal. It kills normal enemies in one hit, and can take out the first boss in about six. It's also incredibly durable.