Summary
- Release Year: 1988
- Genres: Arcade, Platform, Racing
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, Game Boy Color, MSX, Nintendo Entertainment System, ZX Spectrum
- Developers: Atari Games
- Publishers: Domark Ltd., Midway Home Entertainment, Tengen
Toobin’ (1988): The Arcade Classic That Still Delivers
Toobin’ is an arcade classic that was released in 1988 by Atari Games. The game is a river rafting game where players control Biff or Jet as they race down a river on a tire, avoiding obstacles and collecting points. Toobin’ was a critical and commercial success, and it has been ported to a variety of home platforms over the years.
Gameplay
The goal of Toobin’ is to race down a river as quickly as possible, while avoiding obstacles and collecting points. The game is played from a third-person perspective, and players control their tire using a joystick and two buttons. The left and right buttons rotate the tire, and the up and down buttons accelerate and brake.
Players must navigate their tire through a variety of obstacles, including rocks, logs, and whirlpools. They must also avoid being eaten by crocodiles or attacked by fishermen. Players can collect points by passing through gates and collecting coins.
There are a total of six levels in Toobin’. Each level has a different setting, and the obstacles become more difficult as the game progresses. The final level is a race against the clock, and players must reach the finish line before the timer runs out.
Development
Toobin’ was developed by Atari Games, a subsidiary of Atari, Inc. The game was designed by Eugene Jarvis, who had previously worked on other arcade classics such as Defender and Stargate. Jarvis was inspired to create Toobin’ after seeing a river rafting documentary on television.
The development of Toobin’ was a challenge, as the team had to create a game that was both fun and challenging. The team also had to work within the limitations of the arcade hardware of the time.
Release
Toobin’ was released in arcades in 1988. The game was a critical and commercial success, and it quickly became one of the most popular arcade games of the year. Toobin’ was ported to a variety of home platforms, including the Atari ST, Commodore 64, and Nintendo Entertainment System.
Legacy
Toobin’ is considered to be one of the greatest arcade games of all time. The game is still popular today, and it has been re-released on a variety of platforms, including the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, and Nintendo Switch Online.
Toobin’ has been praised for its simple but addictive gameplay, its challenging difficulty, and its charming graphics. The game has also been credited with popularizing the river rafting genre.
Impact
Toobin’ has had a significant impact on the video game industry. The game’s success helped to popularize the river rafting genre, and it inspired a number of other games, including Hydro Thunder and Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA.
Toobin’ is also notable for its innovative use of 3D graphics. The game was one of the first arcade games to use 3D polygon graphics, and it helped to pave the way for the use of 3D graphics in video games.
Conclusion
Toobin’ is a classic arcade game that still delivers today. The game’s simple but addictive gameplay, challenging difficulty, and charming graphics make it a must-play for any fan of arcade games.
Review Score
8.5/10
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