Summary
- Release Year: 1992
- Genres: Adventure, Platform, Simulator
- Platforms: Nintendo Entertainment System
- Developers: Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.
- Publishers: Ocean Europe Limited, Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.
M.C. Kids (1992)
M.C. Kids is a platformer video game developed and published by Virgin Games for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It was released in North America in September 1992. The game is based on the McDonaldland advertising campaign and features the characters Mick and Mack, two children who live in McDonaldland.
The player controls Mick or Mack as they travel through McDonaldland in search of Hamburglar, who has stolen Ronald McDonald’s magic bag. The player must avoid enemies, solve puzzles, and collect items in order to progress through the game.
The game was met with mixed reviews upon release, with some critics praising its graphics and gameplay, while others criticized its difficulty. However, the game has since become a cult classic among NES fans.
Gameplay
M.C. Kids is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player controls Mick or Mack as they travel through McDonaldland. The player must jump, run, and shoot their way through enemies, solve puzzles, and collect items in order to progress through the game.
The game features a variety of enemies, including McDonaldland characters such as Grimace, Birdie, and the Fry Kids. The player must also avoid hazards such as spikes, pits, and fireballs.
The game features a variety of puzzles, which must be solved in order to progress through the game. These puzzles include finding keys to open doors, solving mazes, and activating switches.
The player can collect a variety of items in the game, including coins, hamburgers, and power-ups. Coins can be used to purchase items from the in-game store, while hamburgers can be used to restore the player’s health. Power-ups can be used to give the player temporary abilities, such as increased speed or invincibility.
Development
M.C. Kids was developed by Virgin Games, a British video game developer and publisher. The game was directed by Mark Jones and produced by Gary Bracey. The game’s music was composed by Tim Follin.
The game was originally developed for the Sega Genesis, but was later ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System. The NES version of the game was released in North America in September 1992.
Reception
M.C. Kids was met with mixed reviews upon release. Some critics praised its graphics and gameplay, while others criticized its difficulty. However, the game has since become a cult classic among NES fans.
In a review for Nintendo Power, Tom Ham praised the game’s graphics and gameplay, calling it “a fun and challenging platformer.” However, he also criticized the game’s difficulty, saying that “some of the levels are downright frustrating.”
In a review for GamePro, Scary Larry also praised the game’s graphics and gameplay, but he also criticized its difficulty. He said that “the game is tough, but it’s also fair.”
Overall, M.C. Kids is a well-made platformer that is sure to please fans of the McDonaldland advertising campaign. The game’s graphics are colorful and detailed, and the gameplay is fun and challenging. However, the game’s difficulty may be too much for some players.
Legacy
M.C. Kids has become a cult classic among NES fans. The game is known for its challenging gameplay, its charming graphics, and its catchy music. The game has been featured in several retrospectives and has been praised by many critics.
In 2017, M.C. Kids was released on the Nintendo Switch as part of the Hamster Corporation’s Arcade Archives series. The game is also available on the Wii U Virtual Console.
Conclusion
M.C. Kids is a fun and challenging platformer that is sure to please fans of the McDonaldland advertising campaign. The game’s graphics are colorful and detailed, the gameplay is fun and challenging, and the music is catchy. However, the game’s difficulty may be too much for some players.
Review Score
8/10
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