Cool Spot
DOS version
Easier gameplay and some inspiring level design could have made Cool Spot a better game...
The Good
To be able to direct a "cool-looking" star through our microcosmos sounds
something unlike any other journey in our computers? Well, in my humble opinion, Cool Spot has tried to be an alternative with that known feel of platform gaming, but rather having more addictive effect; an addiction to see further...
I know its well-drawn graphics and funky soundtrack has that potential. And I bet
you can't resist Cool Spot either who yawns, cleans its sunglasses or plays with a
yo-yo when you do nothing >8>
The Bad
But Cool Spot has something missing. Yeah, it has difficult gameplay even
at its easiest level and a level design which adds no any special feature into its
ideas. Maybe you could also blame our 7-Up mascot for its rather slow movement.
However, what actually the game is lacking is it doesn't feature a new look-and-feel
for a platform game and you don't feel yourself having played something special either.
The Bottom Line
Anyway, without a doubt, Cool Spot is one of the few good platform games
available for PC. And if you ever get the chance to play it, don't miss it! It seems
that it even hadn't lost any of its features while being converted from the original
Mega Drive version! So, highly recommended...
by Accatone (5191) on January 7, 2000