Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Platform
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation
- Developers: Artificial Mind & Movement
- Publishers: Infogrames
Bugs Bunny & Taz: Time Busters is a 2000 platformer video game developed by Infogrames North America and published by Infogrames for the PlayStation. The game features the Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Taz as they travel through time to collect the Time Crystals and defeat the evil sorcerer, Elmer Fudd.
The game was released to mixed reviews, with some critics praising the game’s graphics and gameplay, while others criticized the game’s repetitive level design and lack of innovation. Despite the mixed reviews, the game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
Bugs Bunny & Taz: Time Busters is a 2D platformer game in which the player controls either Bugs Bunny or Taz as they travel through time to collect the Time Crystals and defeat Elmer Fudd. The game features a variety of levels, each set in a different time period, from the Stone Age to the future.
Each character has his own unique abilities. Bugs Bunny is faster and more agile than Taz, and he can use his carrot to attack enemies. Taz is stronger than Bugs Bunny, and he can spin to attack enemies.
The player can switch between Bugs Bunny and Taz at any time, and they can also use the two characters together to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. For example, the player can use Bugs Bunny to distract an enemy while Taz attacks from behind.
Plot
The game’s story begins when Daffy Duck accidentally breaks Granny’s time regulator, causing himself and the Time Gem that acts as the heart of the regulator to be pitched back into the shrouded annals of history. Bugs Bunny and Taz are tasked with traveling through time to find Daffy, recover the Time Gem, and set things back to the way they ought to be.
Bugs and Taz travel through four different eras in their quest to find Daffy and the Time Gem:
- The Stone Age
- The Viking Era
- The Arabian Era
- The Transylvanian Era
In each era, Bugs and Taz must collect four Time Crystals in order to open a portal to the next era. The Time Crystals are hidden in various locations throughout each level, and Bugs and Taz must use their unique abilities to find them.
Once Bugs and Taz have collected all four Time Crystals in an era, they must defeat a boss enemy in order to open the portal to the next era. The boss enemies are all different, and each one has its own unique弱点.
Bugs and Taz eventually make their way to the future, where they must defeat Elmer Fudd in a final showdown. Once Elmer Fudd is defeated, Bugs and Taz return the Time Gem to Granny and set things back to the way they ought to be.
Reception
Bugs Bunny & Taz: Time Busters received mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised the game’s graphics and gameplay, while others criticized the game’s repetitive level design and lack of innovation. Despite the mixed reviews, the game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Bugs Bunny & Taz: Time Busters is one of the most well-known Looney Tunes video games. The game’s unique time travel mechanic and varied level design have made it a favorite among fans of the franchise. The game has also been praised for its faithfulness to the Looney Tunes characters, and for its humor and charm.
Bugs Bunny & Taz: Time Busters is a classic Looney Tunes game that is still enjoyed by fans today. The game’s unique gameplay, charming characters, and humorous story make it a must-play for any fan of the franchise.
Review Score
7/10
