Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Platform
- Platforms: Amiga
- Publishers: Millennium Interactive
Kid Gloves (1990)
Kid Gloves is a platform game released in 1990 for the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, and MS-DOS. It was developed by Zeppelin Games and published by Psygnosis. The game is known for its colorful graphics, cute characters, and challenging gameplay.
The player controls Kid, a young boy who must rescue his girlfriend, Trudy, from the evil wizard Maldred. Kid must travel through a variety of levels, each with its own unique set of enemies and obstacles. Kid can attack enemies by throwing coins or using a variety of weapons that can be purchased in the shop.
Kid Gloves is a challenging game, but it is also very rewarding. The levels are well-designed and offer a variety of challenges. The graphics are colorful and charming, and the characters are full of personality. Kid Gloves is a great example of a classic platform game.
Gameplay
Kid Gloves is a side-scrolling platform game. The player controls Kid, who must travel through a variety of levels to rescue his girlfriend, Trudy. Kid can attack enemies by throwing coins or using a variety of weapons that can be purchased in the shop.
The levels in Kid Gloves are full of enemies and obstacles. Kid must jump over pits, avoid spikes, and defeat enemies in order to progress. The enemies in Kid Gloves are varied and challenging. Some enemies, like snakes and crocodiles, can be defeated by simply jumping on them. Other enemies, like bats and ghosts, must be defeated with weapons.
Kid Gloves features a variety of weapons that can be purchased in the shop. These weapons include boomerangs, bombs, and even a freeze ray. The weapons in Kid Gloves are very powerful and can help Kid to defeat even the most difficult enemies.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Kid Gloves are colorful and charming. The characters are full of personality and the backgrounds are detailed and vibrant. The game’s music is also very good. The soundtrack is catchy and upbeat, and it helps to create a fun and exciting atmosphere.
Story
The story of Kid Gloves is simple but effective. Kid must rescue his girlfriend, Trudy, from the evil wizard Maldred. The story is told through a series of cutscenes that are interspersed throughout the game. The cutscenes are well-written and they help to add depth to the characters and the story.
Reception
Kid Gloves was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its colorful graphics, cute characters, and challenging gameplay. Kid Gloves was also a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Kid Gloves is considered to be one of the best platform games of its era. The game is still enjoyed by many people today, and it is considered to be a classic of the genre.
Legacy
Kid Gloves has had a lasting impact on the video game industry. The game’s colorful graphics and cute characters have inspired many other games. Kid Gloves is also credited with helping to popularize the platform game genre.
Kid Gloves is a classic platform game that is still enjoyed by many people today. The game’s colorful graphics, cute characters, and challenging gameplay make it a timeless classic.
Review Score
7.5/10
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