Summary
Count Duckula 2: Featuring Tremendous Terence is a platform game developed by Ocean Software and released in 1993 for the Commodore 64, Amiga, and ZX Spectrum. It is the sequel to the 1989 game Count Duckula.
The game follows Count Duckula and his friends as they travel to the planet Cute-Yuk, a world inhabited by cute and cuddly creatures. Duckula, who hates all things cute, must find a way to escape the planet before he too becomes cute.
Gameplay
Count Duckula 2 is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player controls Count Duckula. The game is divided into six levels, each with a different theme. Duckula must navigate through each level, avoiding enemies and obstacles, and collecting items.
Duckula has a variety of abilities that he can use to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies. He can jump, climb, and shoot garlic cloves. He can also transform into a bat, which allows him to fly.
Plot
The game begins with Count Duckula and his friends being blasted into outer space by their arch enemy, Von Goosewing. Duckula’s ship crash-lands on the planet Cute-Yuk, a world inhabited by cute and cuddly creatures.
Duckula is horrified by the planet’s inhabitants and quickly realizes that he must find a way to escape before he too becomes cute. He sets out on a journey to find the lightning conductor that will allow him to escape the planet.
Development
Count Duckula 2 was developed by Ocean Software, a British video game developer. The game was designed by Jonathan Smith and programmed by David Perry.
The game was inspired by the Count Duckula television series, which aired from 1988 to 1993. The game features many of the same characters from the TV series, including Count Duckula, Igor, Nanny, and Tremendous Terence.
Reception
Count Duckula 2 was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and humor. It was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Count Duckula 2 is considered to be one of the best platform games of the 16-bit era. The game is still enjoyed by many today and is considered to be a classic of the genre.
Additional Information
- The game was originally going to be called Count Duckula 3, but the name was changed to Count Duckula 2: Featuring Tremendous Terence to avoid confusion with the 1992 game Count Duckula in Hollywood.
- The game features a cameo appearance by the character Danger Mouse, another character created by Cosgrove Hall Productions.
- The game was released in Japan under the title Akumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo (悪魔城ドラキュラX 血の輪舞曲).
Review
Count Duckula 2: Featuring Tremendous Terence is a fun and challenging platformer with a unique and quirky sense of humor. The game’s graphics are colorful and detailed, and the gameplay is smooth and responsive. The game’s difficulty is well-balanced, and the levels are varied and interesting.
Overall, Count Duckula 2: Featuring Tremendous Terence is a great platformer that is sure to please fans of the genre. The game’s unique sense of humor and challenging gameplay make it a standout title.
Score: 7.5/10
Review Score
7.5/10
