Summary
- Release Year: 1987
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, Mac, Texas Instruments TI-99
- Developers: Infocom
- Publishers: Infocom
Hollywood Hijinx (1987)
Hollywood Hijinx is an action-adventure platformer game developed and published by Konami for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The game was released in North America in 1987 and in Europe in 1988.
The player controls a private detective named Mark Hopper who is investigating a series of thefts at a Hollywood movie studio. Mark must travel through a variety of levels, each based on a different movie genre, in order to find the stolen items and bring the thieves to justice.
Hollywood Hijinx is a challenging and rewarding game that features a variety of enemies, puzzles, and platforming challenges. The game’s graphics are colorful and detailed, and the gameplay is smooth and responsive.
Gameplay
Hollywood Hijinx is a side-scrolling platformer game. The player controls Mark Hopper, who can run, jump, and shoot. Mark can also use a variety of weapons and items to help him defeat enemies and solve puzzles.
The game is divided into a series of levels, each of which is based on a different movie genre. The levels include a Western town, a haunted house, a science fiction spaceship, and a medieval castle. Each level is filled with enemies, puzzles, and platforming challenges.
Mark must use his wits and skills to overcome the challenges in each level and find the stolen items. He must also defeat the boss at the end of each level in order to progress.
Weapons and Items
Mark can use a variety of weapons and items to help him defeat enemies and solve puzzles. These include:
- Gun: Mark’s primary weapon. He can shoot enemies with his gun to defeat them.
- Grenades: Mark can throw grenades to damage enemies or destroy obstacles.
- Bomb: Mark can plant bombs to destroy obstacles or damage enemies.
- Key: Mark can use keys to open doors and chests.
- Health: Mark can collect health items to restore his health.
- Power-ups: Mark can collect power-ups to increase his strength, speed, or jumping ability.
Levels
Hollywood Hijinx features a variety of levels, each of which is based on a different movie genre. The levels include:
- Western Town: The first level is a Western town. Mark must travel through the town, defeating outlaws and avoiding traps.
- Haunted House: The second level is a haunted house. Mark must navigate through the house, solving puzzles and avoiding ghosts.
- Science Fiction Spaceship: The third level is a science fiction spaceship. Mark must travel through the spaceship, defeating aliens and avoiding lasers.
- Medieval Castle: The fourth level is a medieval castle. Mark must travel through the castle, defeating knights and avoiding traps.
Each level is filled with enemies, puzzles, and platforming challenges. Mark must use his wits and skills to overcome the challenges in each level and find the stolen items.
Bosses
At the end of each level, Mark must defeat a boss in order to progress. The bosses include:
- Outlaw: The boss of the Western Town level is an outlaw named Butch Cassidy.
- Ghost: The boss of the Haunted House level is a ghost named Casper.
- Alien: The boss of the Science Fiction Spaceship level is an alien named Zorgon.
- Knight: The boss of the Medieval Castle level is a knight named Sir Lancelot.
Each boss has its own unique attacks and abilities. Mark must use his wits and skills to defeat the bosses and progress to the next level.
Graphics and Sound
Hollywood Hijinx features colorful and detailed graphics. The game’s characters and environments are well-drawn and animated. The game’s soundtrack is also catchy and memorable.
Conclusion
Hollywood Hijinx is a fun and challenging action-adventure platformer game that will appeal to fans of retro games. The game features a variety of levels, each with its own unique challenges and enemies. The graphics are colorful and detailed, and the gameplay is smooth and responsive. Overall, Hollywood Hijinx is a great game that is sure to please fans of the genre.
Review Score
7/10
