Summary
- Release Year: 1995
- Genres: Adventure, Platform
- Platforms: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Developers: Realtime Associates
- Publishers: Ingram Entertainment, Viacom New Media
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1995) is a side-scrolling platformer video game developed by Realtime Associates and published by Viacom New Media for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). The game is based on the Nickelodeon animated television series of the same name. Players control one of three monsters – Ickis, Oblina, or Krumm – as they navigate through various levels, collecting trash, throwing it on people, and scaring them.
The game was released in North America on October 31, 1995, and in Europe on November 24, 1995. It received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its graphics and gameplay, while others criticizing its difficulty and lack of originality. Despite the mixed reviews, the game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters is a side-scrolling platformer game in which players control one of three monsters – Ickis, Oblina, or Krumm – as they navigate through various levels, collecting trash, throwing it on people, and scaring them. The game is divided into six levels, each with its own unique theme and enemies.
Players must use their monster’s unique abilities to progress through the levels. Ickis can jump higher than the other monsters and can use his claws to climb walls. Oblina can shoot fireballs and can use her hair to grab objects. Krumm can spit acid and can use his belly as a trampoline.
Players must collect trash and throw it on people in order to scare them. The more people players scare, the more points they will earn. Players can also collect power-ups that will give them temporary abilities, such as increased speed or invincibility.
Plot
The game’s plot follows the three monsters as they attempt to pass their midterm exam at Monster Academy. The Gromble, the headmaster of the academy, has challenged the monsters to collect 100 pieces of trash and scare 50 people in order to prove themselves to be real monsters.
The monsters must travel through various levels, including a graveyard, a haunted house, and a city street, in order to collect the trash and scare the people. Along the way, they will encounter a variety of enemies, including ghosts, bats, and spiders.
Reception
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its graphics and gameplay, while others criticized its difficulty and lack of originality.
- GamePro praised the game’s “colorful graphics” and “tight controls,” but criticized its “frustrating difficulty.”
- Nintendo Power praised the game’s “great graphics” and “fun gameplay,” but criticized its “short length.”
- Super Play criticized the game’s “lack of originality” and “uninspired level design.”
Despite the mixed reviews, the game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters is considered to be a classic SNES game. It is known for its colorful graphics, fun gameplay, and memorable characters. The game has been ported to a number of other platforms, including the Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, and Nintendo Switch.
In 2019, a new Aaahh!!! Real Monsters game was released for mobile devices. The game is a free-to-play runner game that features the three monsters from the original game.
Conclusion
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters is a fun and challenging platformer game that is sure to please fans of the Nickelodeon animated television series. The game’s colorful graphics, fun gameplay, and memorable characters make it a classic SNES game that is still enjoyed by many today.
Review Score
7/10
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