Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Arcade
- Platforms: Amiga, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS
- Developers: Guerrilla Cambridge
- Publishers: GBH Gold, Guerrilla Cambridge, Logotron
Cloud Kingdoms (1990) Review
Cloud Kingdoms is a 2D platformer game developed and published by Kemco for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The game was released in 1990 and is known for its colorful graphics, cute characters, and challenging gameplay.
The player controls Terry, a young boy who must travel through the Cloud Kingdoms to collect crystals and defeat the evil Baron von Bansai. Von Bansai has stolen Terry’s precious collection of crystals, and Terry must get them back in order to save the day.
Cloud Kingdoms is a side-scrolling platformer with simple but effective gameplay. Terry can run, jump, and shoot projectiles. He can also use a variety of power-ups to help him on his quest, such as a speed boost, a double jump, and a shield.
The game’s levels are varied and challenging, and each one presents a new obstacle for Terry to overcome. There are enemies to defeat, traps to avoid, and puzzles to solve. Terry must also collect keys to open doors and find hidden items.
Cloud Kingdoms is a well-made and enjoyable platformer that is sure to appeal to fans of retro games. The game’s graphics are colorful and charming, the gameplay is challenging but fair, and the music is catchy. If you’re looking for a fun and challenging 2D platformer, then Cloud Kingdoms is definitely worth checking out.
Gameplay
Cloud Kingdoms is a side-scrolling platformer with simple but effective gameplay. Terry can run, jump, and shoot projectiles. He can also use a variety of power-ups to help him on his quest, such as a speed boost, a double jump, and a shield.
The game’s levels are varied and challenging, and each one presents a new obstacle for Terry to overcome. There are enemies to defeat, traps to avoid, and puzzles to solve. Terry must also collect keys to open doors and find hidden items.
One of the things that makes Cloud Kingdoms so challenging is the fact that Terry can only take one hit before he dies. This means that the player must be careful and strategic in their movements. They must also be aware of their surroundings and the location of enemies.
Graphics and Sound
Cloud Kingdoms’ graphics are colorful and charming. The game’s world is full of bright and vibrant colors, and the characters are all well-designed and expressive. The game’s backgrounds are also very detailed, and they help to create a sense of atmosphere and immersion.
The game’s music is also very good. The soundtrack is catchy and upbeat, and it helps to create a sense of excitement and adventure. The sound effects are also well-done, and they help to bring the game’s world to life.
Overall
Cloud Kingdoms is a well-made and enjoyable platformer that is sure to appeal to fans of retro games. The game’s graphics are colorful and charming, the gameplay is challenging but fair, and the music is catchy. If you’re looking for a fun and challenging 2D platformer, then Cloud Kingdoms is definitely worth checking out.
Score
I give Cloud Kingdoms a score of 8/10. The game is well-made and enjoyable, but it is also quite challenging. The game’s graphics are colorful and charming, the gameplay is challenging but fair, and the music is catchy. If you’re looking for a fun and challenging 2D platformer, then Cloud Kingdoms is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
7.5/10
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