Summary
- Release Year: 1996
- Genres: Platform
- Platforms: iOS, Legacy Mobile Device, N-Gage, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Sega Saturn
- Developers: Toys for Bob
- Publishers: Bandai, BMG Interactive, Crystal Dynamics, Electronic Arts, Sony Computer Entertainment, Square Enix
Pandemonium! (1996)
Pandemonium! is a platformer video game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Crystal Dynamics and Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and MS-DOS. The game was released in North America in November 1996 and in Europe in March 1997.
Pandemonium! is a 2D platformer game with a unique art style that blends hand-drawn sprites with 3D backgrounds. The game features two playable characters: Fargus, a joker, and Nikki, a young witch. The player can switch between the two characters at any time.
Fargus is a powerful warrior who can attack enemies with his sword and perform a special spinning attack. Nikki is a weaker character, but she can double jump and cast spells. The player must use the unique abilities of each character to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
The game is set in a colorful and whimsical world that is divided into six different zones. Each zone has its own unique theme and enemies. The player must travel through each zone and defeat the boss at the end in order to progress.
Pandemonium! was praised for its innovative gameplay, beautiful graphics, and catchy music. The game was a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
Pandemonium! is a 2D platformer game with a unique art style that blends hand-drawn sprites with 3D backgrounds. The game features two playable characters: Fargus, a joker, and Nikki, a young witch. The player can switch between the two characters at any time.
Fargus is a powerful warrior who can attack enemies with his sword and perform a special spinning attack. Nikki is a weaker character, but she can double jump and cast spells. The player must use the unique abilities of each character to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
The game is set in a colorful and whimsical world that is divided into six different zones. Each zone has its own unique theme and enemies. The player must travel through each zone and defeat the boss at the end in order to progress.
Characters
- Fargus is a joker who is always up for a good time. He is also a skilled warrior and can attack enemies with his sword and perform a special spinning attack.
- Nikki is a young witch who is still learning to control her powers. She is a weaker character than Fargus, but she can double jump and cast spells.
Development
Pandemonium! was developed by Crystal Dynamics, a video game development company that was founded in 1992. The game was directed by David Perry, who is known for his work on the Earthworm Jim series.
The game was originally developed for the 3DO, but was later ported to the PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and MS-DOS. The PlayStation version of the game was released in North America in November 1996 and in Europe in March 1997. The Sega Saturn version of the game was released in North America in December 1996 and in Europe in April 1997. The MS-DOS version of the game was released in North America in June 1997.
Reception
Pandemonium! was praised for its innovative gameplay, beautiful graphics, and catchy music. The game was a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
- GameSpot gave the game a score of 8.5 out of 10, saying “Pandemonium! is a great example of how to do a 2D platformer right.”
- IGN gave the game a score of 8 out of 10, saying “Pandemonium! is a fun and challenging platformer with a unique art style and catchy music.”
- Next Generation gave the game a score of 4 out of 5, saying “Pandemonium! is a solid platformer with a lot of charm and personality.”
Legacy
Pandemonium! is considered to be one of the best platformer games of the 1990s. The game has been praised for its innovative gameplay, beautiful graphics, and catchy music. Pandemonium! has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, and it remains a popular game among fans of the genre.
In 2011, Crystal Dynamics announced that they were working on a sequel to Pandemonium!. The sequel was never released, but it is still in development.
Review Score
8/10
Art
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