Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Arcade, Indie
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Digital Homicide Studios
- Publishers: Digital Homicide Studios
Temper Tantrum (2015): A Hilarious and Chaotic Rampage
Temper Tantrum is a side-scrolling action game developed by British studio Meltdown Games and published by Curve Digital. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Xbox One in 2015.
The game stars Little Johnny, a toddler who is throwing a tantrum because he doesn’t want to go to bed. The player controls Little Johnny as he rampages through his house, destroying furniture and toys, collecting candy, and escaping the threat of various enemies wishing to put Little Johnny back to bed.
Temper Tantrum is a simple but addictive game that is sure to provide hours of fun. The controls are easy to learn and the gameplay is fast-paced and chaotic. The game’s visuals are colorful and cartoony, and the sound effects are hilarious.
Gameplay
The goal of Temper Tantrum is to earn as many points as possible by destroying objects, collecting candy, and escaping enemies. Little Johnny can destroy objects by jumping on them, headbutting them, or throwing toys at them. He can collect candy by picking it up off the ground or by destroying objects that contain candy.
Enemies in Temper Tantrum include parents, grandparents, siblings, and even the family dog. Enemies will try to stop Little Johnny from destroying objects and collecting candy. Little Johnny can avoid enemies by running away or by throwing toys at them.
Levels
Temper Tantrum features a total of 20 levels, each with a different theme. The levels are set in a variety of locations, including the living room, the kitchen, the bedroom, and the backyard. Each level is filled with destructible objects and enemies.
Power-Ups
Little Johnny can collect power-ups throughout the levels to help him on his rampage. Power-ups include invincibility, increased speed, and the ability to shoot lasers.
Bosses
At the end of each level, Little Johnny must face a boss enemy. Boss enemies are large and powerful, and they will require Little Johnny to use all of his skills to defeat them.
Reception
Temper Tantrum received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its simple but addictive gameplay, its colorful and cartoony visuals, and its hilarious sound effects. Many critics compared the game to the classic arcade game Rampage.
Temper Tantrum was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. The game was nominated for several awards, including the BAFTA Games Award for Best British Game.
Conclusion
Temper Tantrum is a hilarious and chaotic game that is sure to provide hours of fun. The game’s simple but addictive gameplay, colorful and cartoony visuals, and hilarious sound effects make it a must-play for fans of action games and arcade classics.
Review Score
7.5/10
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