Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Ardy Lightfoot for SNES


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Ardy Lightfoot

Cat & Penguin: Tomb Raiders


Genre: action - platform

Publisher: Titus

Year: 1994

System: SNES


Gameplay Score: 4

Gameplay Notes:

Spot on controls Lots of slowdown unfortunately Bop or throw Kirby-like pet to eat bad guys Don't lose your friend! Duck Tales pogo move


Level Design Score: 4

Level Design Notes:

Checkpoints Introduces mechanics and teaches you how to use them. Follows the SMB model Fun segments like an airplane dive bombing, spelunking, carousel platforms, mine cart. Indoor and outdoor levels add variety


Theme Score: 4

Theme Notes:

Cinematic presentation Sells Ardy as almost an Indiana Jones character in an interactive movie Ambitious Cut scenes interspersed into levels. Super cute and fun


Art Style Score: 4

Art Style Notes:

Great stuff. Beautiful details in sprites and environment Lovely isometric overworld Looks like a Kirby game including enemies and environments


Audio Score: 5

Audio Notes:

Atmospheric and orchestral music reminiscent of Actraiser or Final Fantasy IV


Overall Score: 82

Review ID: 35



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