Magical Pop'n
She's a talkative witchGenre: action - hack n slash
Publisher: Pack-in-Video
Year: 1995
System: SFC
Gameplay Score: 5
Gameplay Notes:
A very short jump which would've benefitted from a double jump. However, the controls are very responsive and easy to use. Combat is great - you've got a multi-directional sword slash and a pogo move. A also uses a selectable magic spell which uses stars, all the hearts from Castlevania. There are 6 magic spells which you acquire as you progress through the game.
Level Design Score: 3
Level Design Notes:
Reminds me of Little Nemo. It's got branching paths and hidden areas with a handful of collectibles. Some of these paths are confusing as it's not always evident what's a door or a platform. Also, some places are points of no return. I wish the level design were better, but it's not bad either.
Theme Score: 5
Theme Notes:
Very cute. It's like a mix of Ghouls n Ghosts, Sailor Moon, and Sparkster.
Art Style Score: 5
Art Style Notes:
Incredible artwork throughout. The first area is the least interesting as you're navigating between same-looking buildings, but further levels take you to a variety of interesting locales with distinct looks. The sprite work and animations are incredible. Backgrounds often feature parallax scrolling.
Audio Score: 1
Audio Notes:
Here's the elephant in the room. The sound is AWFUL. A shrill squeal plays every time you swing your sword, which happens a lot. Most of the music tracks are lame with a few being painful to listen to. What a shame!
Overall Score: 82
Review ID: 1741
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