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Written by  :  kurikthebasher (6)
Written on  :  Apr 07, 2003
Platform  :  Genesis
Rating  :  3.75 Stars3.75 Stars3.75 Stars3.75 Stars3.75 Stars

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Summary

Simple and engaging

The Good

This game was great when released. An entertaining sequel and yet a great game in its own right. For its time the format and gameply were very well constructed. Harmless to the brain and still addictive.

The Bad

The only drawback of these older games is that they dont go any further. After the introduction of the playstation lots of these smaller software firms either lost contracts or simply fell out of favour. People were so tied up in the PS's new graphics no one thought " Well what happens when our graphics become common place". One of those genres and games that fell between the cracks in the advancing technology market.

The Bottom Line

This is one of those old games that takes you for a good ride. The story line is a little bit "cutesie" compared to modern games but you have to put it in context with the time it came out. Its one of those games that you can play now and realise how far gaming has come in some ways and how little it has come in others. The best gamers I know were brought up on these games. A building block if you will. The traditional battle of good versus evil without all the gore and guts of modern games.Fun, good natured adventure. One of yesterdays games that deserves a few honest hours of gameplay.



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