Summary
Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Montana’s Movie Madness is a platformer game developed by Konami and published by Sega for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and Sega Genesis. It was released in North America in November 1993 and in Europe in 1994. The game is based on the Tiny Toon Adventures animated television series, and follows Buster Bunny and Plucky Duck as they try to stop Montana Max from ruining their careers.
The game features seven levels, each of which is based on a different movie genre. Buster and Plucky must use their unique abilities to overcome the obstacles and enemies in each level. Buster can use his fast dash and freeze kick to attack enemies and solve puzzles, while Plucky can use his propeller hat to fly and hover.
The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide. It was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and humor. Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Montana’s Movie Madness is considered one of the best platformers of the 16-bit era.
Gameplay
Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Montana’s Movie Madness is a side-scrolling platformer game. The player controls Buster Bunny or Plucky Duck as they travel through seven levels, each of which is based on a different movie genre. The levels are:
- Western: Buster and Plucky must ride horses and shoot bandits in a Western town.
- Horror: Buster and Plucky must explore a haunted house and defeat ghosts and monsters.
- Science fiction: Buster and Plucky must travel through space and fight aliens.
- Fantasy: Buster and Plucky must travel through a magical forest and defeat dragons and other mythical creatures.
- Adventure: Buster and Plucky must travel through a jungle and find a hidden treasure.
- Musical: Buster and Plucky must dance and sing their way through a musical stage.
- Sports: Buster and Plucky must compete in a variety of sports, including basketball, football, and soccer.
Each level is filled with obstacles and enemies that Buster and Plucky must overcome. Buster can use his fast dash and freeze kick to attack enemies and solve puzzles, while Plucky can use his propeller hat to fly and hover.
Plot
The game begins with Montana Max taking over the Acme Looniversity and turning it into a movie studio. Montana Max then directs four new movies that make Buster Bunny look like a villain. To defend his character, Buster Bunny must leap into Max’s movies and use attack moves like fast dash and freeze kick to change the endings before his career is finished.
Characters
- Buster Bunny: The main protagonist of the game. Buster is a rabbit who is known for his optimistic personality and his love of carrots.
- Plucky Duck: The secondary protagonist of the game. Plucky is a duck who is known for his ego and his love of attention.
- Montana Max: The main antagonist of the game. Montana Max is a greedy and egotistical rabbit who is determined to ruin Buster Bunny’s career.
- Elmyra Duff: A supporting character in the game. Elmyra is a human girl who is obsessed with animals.
- Fifi La Fume: A supporting character in the game. Fifi is a skunk who is known for her beauty and her love of perfume.
Development
Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Montana’s Movie Madness was developed by Konami and published by Sega. The game was directed by Hideo Ueda and produced by Kenichi Nishi. The game’s soundtrack was composed by Ryuichi Nitta.
The game was developed over a period of two years. The developers wanted to create a game that was faithful to the Tiny Toon Adventures animated series. They also wanted to create a game that was fun and challenging to play.
Release
Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Montana’s Movie Madness was released in North America in November 1993 and in Europe in 1994. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.
Reception
Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Montana’s Movie Madness was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and humor. The game was also praised for its faithfulness to the Tiny Toon Adventures animated series.
- GamePro: “Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Montana’s Movie Madness is a great game that’s sure to please fans of the cartoon series. The graphics are colorful and detailed, the gameplay is fun and challenging, and the humor is spot-on.”
- IGN: “Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Montana’s Movie Madness is one of the best platformers of the 16-bit era. The game is fun, challenging, and humorous, and it’s sure to please fans of the cartoon series.”
- Nintendo Power: “Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Montana’s Movie Madness is a must-have for fans of the cartoon series. The game is faithful to the show, and it’s a lot of fun to play.”
Legacy
Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Montana’s Movie Madness is considered one of the best platformers of the 16-bit era. The game is still enjoyed by fans of the Tiny Toon Adventures animated series today.
The game has been re-released several times, including on the Wii Virtual Console in 2007 and on the PlayStation Network in 2013.
Review Score
7.5/10
