Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Platform
- Platforms: Game Boy Color
- Developers: Sennari Interactive
- Publishers: BAM! Entertainment
Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo (2000)
Overview
Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo is a platformer video game developed by VIS Entertainment and published by BAM! Entertainment for the Game Boy Color. It was released in North America on June 26, 2000, and in Europe on October 27, 2000. The game is based on the popular Cartoon Network animated television series of the same name.
The player takes control of Blossom, one of the three Powerpuff Girls, as she sets out to stop her nemesis, Mojo Jojo, from taking over Townsville. Blossom must fight her way through six levels, each filled with enemies and puzzles. She can use her signature abilities, such as her ice beam and super strength, to defeat her enemies and solve the puzzles.
Gameplay
Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo is a side-scrolling platformer. The player controls Blossom as she runs, jumps, and fights her way through six levels. Each level is filled with enemies and puzzles. Blossom can use her ice beam to freeze enemies, and her super strength to break blocks and move objects.
In addition to the main story mode, the game also features a bonus level that can be unlocked by collecting all of the hidden items in the main game. The bonus level is a challenging obstacle course that tests the player’s skills.
Story
The story of Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo begins with Mojo Jojo stealing a powerful artifact known as the Mojo Jojo Ray. With the Mojo Jojo Ray, Mojo Jojo plans to take over Townsville and turn all of its citizens into his evil minions.
Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup set out to stop Mojo Jojo and save Townsville. However, Mojo Jojo is too powerful for them to defeat on their own. Blossom must use her intelligence and her signature abilities to overcome Mojo Jojo and save the day.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo are colorful and vibrant. The game’s character designs are faithful to the original cartoon series, and the backgrounds are detailed and varied. The game’s music is also catchy and upbeat.
Reception
Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s faithful graphics and gameplay, while others criticized its short length and repetitive levels. Overall, the game was considered to be a solid platformer for the Game Boy Color.
Legacy
Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo was one of the first video games based on the Powerpuff Girls animated series. It was followed by several other games, including Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction and Powerpuff Girls: Relish Rampage. The Powerpuff Girls have also appeared in several other video games, including Cartoon Network Racing and Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion.
Conclusion
Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo is a fun and challenging platformer for the Game Boy Color. It is a faithful adaptation of the popular Cartoon Network animated series, and it features colorful graphics, catchy music, and challenging gameplay. If you are a fan of the Powerpuff Girls or classic platformers, then you should definitely check out Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo.
Score: 7.0 out of 10
Review Score
7/10
