Thursday, July 18, 2024

Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow for SNES


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Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow

Donald Duck's Batman moment


Genre: action - punch n kick

Publisher: Nintendo

Year: 1996

System: SNES


Gameplay Score: 3

Gameplay Notes:

You can switch between two characters - Donald (with a gun) or Maui Mallard (with a bo staff). Good hit detection although enemies have so hitbox so they can walk right through you. Major problem is the David Perry camera that violently and constantly zooms around. It's so disorienting! This is the worst example of this camera I've ever seen. Controls are very responsive. They could've had a great game here.


Level Design Score: 2

Level Design Notes:

Typical western maze with an insane amount of collectables. Feels a bit like Cool Spot. Who likes this crap?


Theme Score: 4

Theme Notes:

I really like the Disney aesthetic combined with a detective and ninja motif.


Art Style Score: 5

Art Style Notes:

Wow these are some of the best 16 bit graphics ever. Insane animation and amazing artwork throughout.


Audio Score: 4

Audio Notes:

Nice music and excellent sounds


Overall Score: 62

Review ID: 323



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