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Babs Bunny Says: Knock-knock! |
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The Old Man Says: Pay me for the door repair. |
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The Bent Kangaroo Says: Who's there? |
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Mario Says: Another clone! |
So You're Saying This Is A Mario Clone?
Indeed. There are many similarities between this and the Super Mario games. You defeat almost all enemies by jumping on their heads. You enter secret rooms to meet with an ally who can give you power-ups (or, in this case, extra lives). At the end of each area, you enter a dungeon where one of Montana Max's henchman is waiting. And in true copycat form, the same red curtain that falls in Super Mario 3 after defeating Bowser falls down after winning this game.
What Are The Differences?
There are some good ones. You start the game as Buster Bunny, and on each level can bring along one of the three allies, Daffy Duck, Dizzy Devil, or Furrball (okay, so this is somewhat similar to Super Mario 2) Each has a special ability that can be beneficial depending on the level. Daffy can float and swim well, Dizzy can do the Tasmanian Twister, and Furrball can climb walls. Buster is pretty worthless in comparison, so you must find a star on each level to transform into your more helpful ally. Also, most of the final enemies have creative ways of being defeated, such as Elmira who is trying to spread her undying love.
I Know The Stickler With You: Play Control. The Verdict?
Excellent. Almost as good as that in Super Mario 3.
Are The Characters Portrayed Accurately?
Yes, another pleasant surprise. Unlike Bugs Bunny's Birthday Blowout, you get the feel that you're in the land of Acme, their cartoon world. The theme song, which I have always loved, is played in the background, along with some other pleasant, if not memorable tunes. But also a surprise are the bland graphics, especially considering the game was developed in 1991, and by Konami.
Who Would You Recommend This To?
Anyone who liked the cartoon and enjoys simple platformers. The game was unnecessarily made easy, supposedly because the target was young children. However, considering a non-platform fan like myself won Super Mario Bros at the age of seven, the skill level could have been ramped up considerably and still appealed to all ages.
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