Summary
- Release Year: 1991
- Genres: Platform
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE, DOS
- Developers: Starbyte Software
- Publishers: Virgin Games
Rolling Ronny (1991)
Rolling Ronny is a scrolling screen platformer game released in 1991 by Virgin Games for the Amiga. The game follows the adventures of Ronny, a young boy who can roll himself into a ball and use this ability to navigate the game’s many levels.
Rolling Ronny was developed by a small team of programmers and artists led by Steve Hammond. The game was inspired by Marble Madness and other scrolling platformers of the time, but it also features some unique elements, such as Ronny’s ability to roll and the game’s large, open-ended levels.
Rolling Ronny was a critical and commercial success, and it is still considered one of the best Amiga platformers ever made. The game has been praised for its innovative gameplay, its charming graphics, and its catchy music.
Gameplay
Rolling Ronny is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player controls Ronny, a young boy who can roll himself into a ball. Ronny can use this ability to navigate the game’s many levels, which are filled with obstacles and enemies.
Ronny can roll in any direction, and he can also jump and shoot. He can use his rolling ability to crush enemies, to jump over obstacles, and to reach new areas. Ronny can also collect power-ups that give him new abilities, such as the ability to shoot faster or to roll faster.
The game’s levels are large and open-ended, and they offer multiple paths to the exit. Ronny must explore the levels carefully to find all of the secrets and to reach the exit without dying.
Graphics and sound
Rolling Ronny’s graphics are colorful and charming. The game’s levels are filled with detailed backgrounds and objects, and the characters are well-animated. The game’s music is also catchy and memorable.
Story
Rolling Ronny does not have a traditional story, but it does feature a brief introduction that sets up the game’s premise. In the introduction, Ronny is shown playing in his backyard when he is suddenly sucked into a strange portal. Ronny finds himself in a strange world filled with bizarre creatures and obstacles. He must use his rolling ability to navigate this world and find his way back home.
Reception
Rolling Ronny was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, its charming graphics, and its catchy music. Rolling Ronny was also a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies worldwide.
The game has been included in several lists of the best Amiga games ever made. In 1991, Rolling Ronny was ranked as the number one Amiga game by Amiga Power magazine. The game was also ranked as the number 13 Amiga game of all time by Retro Gamer magazine in 2004.
Legacy
Rolling Ronny is still considered one of the best Amiga platformers ever made. The game’s innovative gameplay, charming graphics, and catchy music have made it a classic. Rolling Ronny has also been cited as an influence on later platformers, such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario 64.
Conclusion
Rolling Ronny is a classic Amiga platformer that is still worth playing today. The game’s innovative gameplay, charming graphics, and catchy music make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
7.5/10
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