Summary
- Release Year: 1985
- Genres: Adventure, Platform, Puzzle, Racing
- Platforms: Arcade, Family Computer, MSX, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Wii U, ZX Spectrum
- Developers: City Connection, Hect Co. Ltd.
- Publishers: Jaleco
City Connection: A Joyride Through the World’s Most Iconic Landmarks
Released in 1985, City Connection is a comedic racing adventure platform game that took the gaming world by storm. Developed by Namco, the game follows the adventures of a car that can never be stopped as it races through a series of cities, painting the roads in each city as proof of its visit.
What set City Connection apart from other games of its time was its unique blend of gameplay and exploration. Players controlled the car, which could never be stopped, and had to navigate through a variety of obstacles, including other cars, pedestrians, and environmental hazards. The goal was to paint every part of the road in each city, which required players to explore every nook and cranny of the game world.
City Connection was also notable for its time in that each location had its own unique background and music. This gave the game a sense of variety and immersion that was unmatched by other games of its era. The game’s soundtrack was composed by Namco sound engineer Nobuyuki Ohba, and it is considered to be one of the best video game soundtracks of all time.
The game’s twelve locations included Manhattan, the Grand Canyon, Easter Island, Paris, Neuschwanstein Castle, London, Sydney, Egyptian temples, and cities in India, Holland, China, and Japan. Each location was filled with its own unique challenges and obstacles, and players had to use their wits and skills to overcome them.
City Connection was a critical and commercial success upon its release. It was praised for its innovative gameplay, beautiful graphics, and catchy music. The game was also a hit in arcades, where it became one of the most popular games of its time.
In the years since its release, City Connection has become a cult classic among retro gamers. It is considered to be one of the best platformers of all time, and it continues to be enjoyed by gamers of all ages.
Gameplay
City Connection is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player controls a car that can never be stopped. The car moves constantly forward, and the player must use the arrow keys to guide it through the game world. The player can also use the spacebar to jump, and the shift key to paint the road.
The goal of the game is to paint every part of the road in each city. To do this, the player must drive over every section of the road, and then use the shift key to paint it. The player can also collect power-ups that will help them to paint the road faster, or to overcome obstacles.
There are a variety of obstacles that the player will encounter in City Connection, including other cars, pedestrians, and environmental hazards. The player must use their wits and skills to avoid these obstacles and reach the end of each level.
Levels
City Connection features twelve different levels, each of which is based on a different city. The levels are:
- Manhattan
- The Grand Canyon
- Easter Island
- Paris
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- London
- Sydney
- Egyptian temples
- Cities in India
- Holland
- China
- Japan
Each level is filled with its own unique challenges and obstacles, and players must use their wits and skills to overcome them.
Graphics and Sound
City Connection is known for its beautiful graphics and catchy music. The game’s graphics are colorful and detailed, and the backgrounds are栩栩如生. The game’s music is composed by Namco sound engineer Nobuyuki Ohba, and it is considered to be one of the best video game soundtracks of all time.
Legacy
City Connection is considered to be one of the best platformers of all time. It was a critical and commercial success upon its release, and it continues to be enjoyed by gamers of all ages. The game has been ported to a variety of platforms, including the NES, Game Boy Advance, and PlayStation Portable.
City Connection has also been the inspiration for a number of other games, including the City Connection series and the Klonoa series. The game’s unique blend of gameplay and exploration has made it a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by gamers today.
Review Score
8.5/10
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