Summary
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Publishers: ITE Media
Hugo: The Forces of Nature (2001)
Hugo: The Forces of Nature is a platformer game developed by ITE Media and published by Infogrames for the PlayStation, Game Boy Color, and Microsoft Windows. It is based on the popular Danish TV show Hugo, which features a troll named Hugo who lives in a forest and must protect his home from an evil witch named Scylla.
The game follows Hugo as he travels through different worlds, each representing a different force of nature. He must use his agility and puzzle-solving skills to overcome obstacles, defeat enemies, and collect items. Along the way, he is helped by his friends Penelope the squirrel and Hugolina the hedgehog.
Hugo: The Forces of Nature was a critical and commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. It was praised for its charming characters, varied gameplay, and beautiful graphics. The game has been ported to several other platforms, including the Nintendo DS, Wii, and mobile devices.
Gameplay
Hugo: The Forces of Nature is a side-scrolling platformer game. The player controls Hugo as he runs, jumps, and climbs through different levels. Hugo can also use a variety of items to help him on his journey, such as a grappling hook, a jetpack, and a pogo stick.
The game features a variety of different levels, each with its own unique theme and challenges. Hugo must use his agility and puzzle-solving skills to overcome obstacles, such as spikes, pits, and enemies. He must also collect items, such as keys and coins, to progress through the levels.
Hugo is helped on his journey by his friends Penelope the squirrel and Hugolina the hedgehog. Penelope can give Hugo a boost to help him reach high places, while Hugolina can dig tunnels to help him bypass obstacles.
Characters
- Hugo: The protagonist of the game. Hugo is a kind and brave troll who lives in a forest. He must protect his home from the evil witch Scylla.
- Penelope: Hugo’s friend, a squirrel who can give him a boost to help him reach high places.
- Hugolina: Hugo’s friend, a hedgehog who can dig tunnels to help him bypass obstacles.
- Scylla: The antagonist of the game, an evil witch who wants to destroy Hugo’s home.
Development
Hugo: The Forces of Nature was developed by ITE Media, a Danish video game developer. The game was directed by Martin Pedersen and produced by Henrik Kølle. The game’s soundtrack was composed by Jesper Kyd.
The game was developed over a period of two years. The developers wanted to create a game that was fun and challenging, and that would appeal to fans of the Hugo TV show. The game was also designed to be accessible to new players.
Release
Hugo: The Forces of Nature was released for the PlayStation, Game Boy Color, and Microsoft Windows in 2001. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. The game has been ported to several other platforms, including the Nintendo DS, Wii, and mobile devices.
Reception
Hugo: The Forces of Nature was praised for its charming characters, varied gameplay, and beautiful graphics. The game was also praised for its accessibility to new players.
- IGN: “Hugo: The Forces of Nature is a fun and challenging platformer that will appeal to fans of the Hugo TV show and new players alike.”
- GameSpot: “Hugo: The Forces of Nature is a well-made platformer with charming characters and varied gameplay.”
- Eurogamer: “Hugo: The Forces of Nature is a great game for fans of the Hugo TV show and platformer fans in general.”
Legacy
Hugo: The Forces of Nature is considered to be one of the best Hugo games ever made. The game has been ported to several other platforms, and it remains popular with fans today. The game has also inspired several other Hugo games, including Hugo: Black Diamond Fever and Hugo: Cannon Cruise.
Conclusion
Hugo: The Forces of Nature is a fun and challenging platformer that will appeal to fans of the Hugo TV show and new players alike. The game features charming characters, varied gameplay, and beautiful graphics. Hugo: The Forces of Nature is a must-play for fans of platformer games.
Review Score
7.5/10
