Andrew Lampkins

Andrew Lampkins is an American-Canadian action-adventure science-fiction platform game series created by and John Salwitz, being developed by  (1985-1999),  (2001-2013), and PHL Collective (2016-present) and published by  (1985-1989),  (1992-1999),  (2001-2008), and  (2013-present) since May 22th, 1985.

Synopsis
The series revolves around a young teenage boy named Andrew Williams who explores the world of Venture Central alongside his friends and family while combating against the evil forces of Dr. Brian Brainiac and other major threats.

Main series

 * 1) Andrew Lampkins (1985)
 * 2) Andrew Lampkins 2 (1986)
 * 3) Andrew Lampkins 3 (1987)
 * 4) Andrew Lampkins: Spark Scramble (1992)
 * 5) Andrew Lampkins: Venture World (1996, first 3D game and first game with voice acting)
 * 6) Andrew Lampkins 4 (1997)
 * 7) Andrew Lampkins Discovery (1998)
 * 8) Andrew Lampkins Unbounded (1999)
 * 9) Andrew Lampkins: The Lost Worlds (2001)
 * 10) Andrew Lampkins: Techno Trouble (2003)
 * 11) Andrew Lampkins: Deep Slepp (2004)
 * 12) Andrew Lampkins Returns (2013)
 * 13) Andrew Lampkins: Cosmic Chaos (2016)
 * 14) Andrew Lampkins Aurascope (2017)
 * 15) Andrew Lampkins: Sunset Paradise (2019)
 * 16) Andrew Lampkins Horizons (2021)
 * 17) TBD (2022)
 * 18) To be announced... (2023)

Andrew Lampkins Racers

 * 1) Andrew Lampkins Racers (1995)
 * 2) Andrew Lampkins Racers: World Tour (2005)
 * 3) Andrew Lampkins Racers: Overdrive (2018)
 * 4) Andrew Lampkins Racers: Intergalactic Grand Prix (2023)

Andrew Lampkins Puzzle World

 * 1) Andrew Lampkins Puzzle World (2003)
 * 2) Andrew Lampkins Puzzle World 2 (2008)
 * 3) Andrew Lampkins Puzzle Pop! (2018)
 * 4) Andrew Lampkins Puzzle Party! (2023)

Individual

 * 1) Andrew Lampkins: Past Meets Present (2017)
 * 2) Andrew & Susie Lampkins (2018)
 * 3) Andrew Lampkins: Art Academy (2020)

Handheld

 * 1) Andrew Lampkins Aftershock (1989)
 * 2) Andrew Lampkins: Pinball Panic(2001)
 * 3) Andrew Lampkins: Robot Ruckus (2002)
 * 4) Andrew Lampkins Advance (2004)
 * 5) Andrew Lampkins: Legend's Realm (2006)
 * 6) Andrew Lampkins: A Twist in Time (2015)
 * 7) Andrew Lampkins: Battle Blitz (2019)

Virtual reality

 * 1) Andrew Lampkins: Lights, Camera, Action! (2019)

Main

 * Andrew Williams (voiced by Quinton Flynn in 1996-2008, Max Mittelman in 2013-present) - A headstrong and adventure-loving teenage boy who is equipped with built in rocket shoes as he wants to protect Venture Central.
 * Rover (vocal effects by Carlos Alazraqui in 1996-2008, Dee Bradley Baker in 2013-present) - Andrew's pet dog who is very loyal and a bit playful with others and he is also curious at most times.
 * Barry Hughes (voiced by Kath Soucie in 1996-2008, Jessica McKenna in 2013-present) - A friendly and plucky young boy who has a pure and courageous heart as he is quite logical but slightly dorky.
 * Marcus Cooper (voiced by Cam Clarke in 1996-2008, Zach Aguilar in 2013-present) - An intelligent and spirited teenage boy who loves reading books and solving mysteries, and makes the best out of any situation.
 * Susie Williams (voiced by Cathy Cavadini in 1996-2008, Ana Sani in 2013-present) - Andrew's energetic young sister who enjoys spending her time cleaning and baking as she cares about his brother and friends.
 * Kevin Andreson (voiced by Josh Keaton in 1997-2004, Robbie Daymond in 2016-present) - A upbeat and slighty goofy teen who is usually humble and altrustic, but is sometimes a bit ignorant.
 * Chase Kirby (voiced by in 1999-2005, TBD in 2021-present) - A TBD and TBD teen who is an old friend of Andrew, TBD
 * Vessa Redwood (voiced by Janice Kawaye in 2003-2006, Tara Strong in 2017-present) - A cheerful and curious young girl who has a passion for learning about and exploring new things as she is notably affectionate to those who show her kindness.

Supporting

 * Coven Harper (voiced by Samuel Vincent in 1997-2008, Lucas Grabeel in 2013-present) - A outgoing and soft-hearted teenage boy who is Andrew's close friend as he provides helpful tips to help him out.
 * Logan (voiced by Townsend Coleman in 1995-2006, Eric Bauza in 2013-present) - A TBD and somewhat childish puffball who is TBD
 * Rebecca Williams (voiced by April Winchell in 1996-2003, Misty Lee in 2013-present) - Andrew's mother and Andrew Sr.'s wife who is very confident and sweet, as she is protective of her sons and daughters.
 * Andrew Williams Sr. (voiced by Thomas F. Wilson in 1996-2003, Nolan North in 2013-present) - Andrew's father and Rebecca's husband who TBD
 * Wayne Johnson (voiced by Tress MacNellie in 1997-2004, Nika Futterman in 2016-present) - A excitable and TBD Japanese-American tween who often helps Andrew around, and is a close friend to Scooter.
 * Dominic Williams (voiced by Jason Marsden in 1996-2003, Benjamin Diskin in 2013-present) - Andrew's older brother who is rather laid-back and sarcastic, as he doesn't take much seriously unlike his brother and enjoys playing rock music and skateboarding.
 * Simon & Ruby Williams (voiced by Matt Hill and Kathleen Barr in 1996-2008, Duke Cutler and Vivian Vencer in 2017-present) - Andrew's twin siblings who are reserve members of the family, with Simon being goofy and impulsive, and Ruby being intelligent and shy.
 * Claude Fitzgerald (voiced by E.G. Daily in 1996-2004, Jessica DiCicco in 2016-present) - A human-rabbid hybrid boy who is curious and very creative, but sometimes he can be a little shy when it comes to making new friends.
 * Anthony Howard (voiced by Dan Castellaneta in 1998-2003, Trevor Devall in 2018-present) - A cocky and boisterous young adult who is usually TBD
 * Daniel Williams (voiced by Scott Menville in 1998-2008, A. J. Locascio in 2017-present) - Andrew's fun-loving cousin who loves to crack jokes and pull pranks on people, as he is eager to try out new things.
 * Leon Santiago (voiced by Phil LaMarr in 2001-2005, Zeno Robinson in 2016-present) - A perky and energetic Mexican-American teen who is very knowledgeable about his home country, and is often seen playing his guitar.

Introduced in spin-offs

 * Scooter Parker (voiced by Billy West in 1998-2008, Johnny Yong Bosch in 2013-present) - An Asian-American tween who is easily frightened and quite timid at times, though he is very kind towards others.
 * Carla (voiced by Russi Taylor in 1997-2006, Ana Sani in 2013-present) - Susie's adoptive pet cat who is nervous but compassionate, as she can be slightly clueless and cares about her owner.
 * Bonnie Monroe (voiced by Tabitha St. Germain in 1995-2006, Colleen O'Shaughnessey in 2017-present) - A young Japanese-American teen who is very encouraging and TBD
 * King Krawn (voiced by Brian Drummond in 2003-2008, Alan Tudyk in 2018-present) - The ruler of the Clashblade Kingdom who has a strong sense of right and wrong as he sometimes scolds at locals for not completing their tasks.
 * Queen Mayana (voiced by Vanessa Marshall in 2003-2008, Nicole Oliver in 2018-present) - King Krawn's wife who is very kindhearted but serious and strict, as she is very encouraging and friendly towards locals.

Antagonists

 * Dr. Brian Brainiac (voiced by Tom Kane in 1996-2008, Brandon McInnis in 2013-present) - A villainous mad scientist who plans to take over the world, as he occasionally clashes with Andrew.
 * Nathan (voiced by Gregg Berger in 1996-2006, Kyle McCarley in 2013-present) - Dr. Brainiac's personal secretary who is very helpful and resourceful, as he is often cautious about dangers.
 * The Elite Minions, consisting of:
 * Trevor (voiced by Rob Paulsen in 1998-2005, Will Friedle in 2016-present) - A Trooper who is the leader of the Elite Minions, as he is TBD
 * Maddie (voiced by Tom Kenny in 1998-2005, Kellen Goff in 2016-present) - A cheerful and bubbly Mushroom who is considered the "sabotager" of the group, though he often messes things up due to his impulsiveness.
 * Buster (voiced by Cathy Weseluck in 1998-2005, Cassandra Lee Morris in 2016-present) - A naive and high-spirited Bomb who has a clear understanding of the group's goals, and tends to explode out of "any strong emotion".
 * Bobby (voiced by Ian James Corlett in 1996-2008, Scott Menville in 2013-present) - A lovable but rather talkative robot who is fair-minded and mischievious, but can sometimes be stubborn.
 * Jasper Brainiac (voiced by Jim Cummings in 1997-2004, [Ian Hanlin] in 2016-present) - TBD
 * Olivia Brainiac (voiced by Jennifer Hale in 1999-2003, Deedee Magno-Hall in 2016-present) - Dr. Brainiac's wife who is logical and knowledgeable, as she is very supportive of her minions.
 * Madison Brainiac (voiced by Chad Doreck in 2001-2008, Bryce Papenbrook in (2013-present) - TBD
 * Charlotte Brainiac (voiced by Olivia Hack in 2001-2008, Tabitha St. Germain in 2013-present) - TBD

Introduced in spin-offs

 * Robo-Andrew (voiced by Quinton Flynn in 2002-2005, TBD in 2017-present) - A robotic doppelgänger of Andrew who was designed by Nathan to outmatch him, eventually gaining self-consciousness and obience.

Common gameplay
The gameplay often switches around per games. In 2D games, the player controls Andrew in side-scrolling levels, navigating platforms and defeating enemies along the way. In 3D games (starting with Andrew Lampkins: Venture World), the player controls Andrew in a 3D environment along a linear three-dimensional path.

Animated

 * Andrew Lampkins Thunder Tales (, 1995-1999)
 * Untitled Andrew Lampkins animated series (, 2018-present)
 * Andrew Lampkins: The Adventure Continues (Peacock, 2023-present)

Theatrical

 * Andrew Lampkins (2022)
 * Untitled Andrew Lampkins sequel (2024)

Comic books

 * Andrew Lampkins (2014-present)

Merchandise
See Andrew Lampkins/Merchandise.