Summary
- Release Year: 1994
- Genres: Platform
- Platforms: Atari Jaguar
- Developers: Imagitec Design
- Publishers: Accolade, Atari Corporation
Bubsy in Fractured Furry Tales: A Journey Through Broken Fairy Tales
Released in 1994 for the Atari Jaguar, Bubsy in: Fractured Furry Tales is the third installment in the Bubsy series of platformer games. This time, Bubsy is tasked with traversing across various fairy tales and restoring order to each one.
The game begins with Bubsy being summoned by the Fairy Queen to help save the fairy tales from the evil sorcerer, Oinker P. Hamm. Oinker has cast a spell that has fractured the fairy tales, causing the characters and settings to become distorted and corrupted.
Bubsy must travel through five different fairy tales in order to defeat Oinker and restore balance to the fairy tale world. These fairy tales include:
- Alice in Wonderland – Bubsy must help Alice find her way back to the real world after she has been shrunk down and lost in Wonderland.
- Jack and the Beanstalk – Bubsy must help Jack defeat the Giant and retrieve the golden harp.
- Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves – Bubsy must help Ali Baba outwit the 40 thieves and steal their treasure.
- Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea – Bubsy must help Captain Nemo defeat the giant sea monster that is terrorizing his submarine.
- Hansel and Gretel – Bubsy must help Hansel and Gretel find their way out of the candy forest and defeat the evil witch.
In each fairy tale, Bubsy must overcome a variety of challenges and obstacles in order to progress. These challenges include platforming puzzles, enemy encounters, and boss battles. Bubsy can use his signature moves, such as the Bubsy Bounce and the Super Bubsy Ball, to overcome these challenges.
Bubsy in: Fractured Furry Tales was met with mixed reviews upon release. Some critics praised the game’s colorful graphics and catchy music, while others criticized its repetitive gameplay and lack of innovation. However, the game has since gained a cult following among retro gaming fans.
Gameplay
Bubsy in: Fractured Furry Tales is a 2D platformer game. Bubsy can run, jump, and glide his way through the levels. He can also use his signature moves, the Bubsy Bounce and the Super Bubsy Ball, to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies.
The Bubsy Bounce allows Bubsy to bounce off of enemies and objects. This move can be used to reach higher platforms, cross gaps, and attack enemies. The Super Bubsy Ball allows Bubsy to roll into a ball and bowl over enemies. This move can also be used to destroy certain objects.
Bubsy must collect yarn balls throughout the levels. Yarn balls can be used to purchase items from the Fairy Queen’s shop. These items include extra lives, power-ups, and new abilities.
Graphics and Sound
Bubsy in: Fractured Furry Tales features colorful and detailed graphics. The game’s backgrounds are bright and vibrant, and the character designs are expressive and charming. The game’s music is also catchy and upbeat, and it helps to create a whimsical and magical atmosphere.
Reception
Bubsy in: Fractured Furry Tales received mixed reviews upon release. Some critics praised the game’s colorful graphics and catchy music, while others criticized its repetitive gameplay and lack of innovation. However, the game has since gained a cult following among retro gaming fans.
Legacy
Bubsy in: Fractured Furry Tales is a significant game in the Bubsy series. It was the first game in the series to be released on a 32-bit console, and it featured a number of new gameplay elements that would become staples of the series. The game also helped to popularize the Bubsy character, and it remains one of the most recognizable video game mascots of the 1990s.
Conclusion
Bubsy in: Fractured Furry Tales is a fun and challenging platformer game that is sure to appeal to fans of the Bubsy series and retro gaming in general. The game’s colorful graphics, catchy music, and charming characters make it a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Review Score
3/10
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