Summary
- Release Year: 1991
- Genres: Platform
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum
Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (1991)
Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo is a side-scrolling platformer video game developed by Konami and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. It was released in North America in November 1991, and in Europe in 1992. The game is based on the popular Hanna-Barbera cartoon series of the same name.
Players control Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo as they travel through a haunted house, collecting Scooby Snacks and solving puzzles. The game features a variety of enemies, including ghosts, bats, and spiders. Scooby and Scrappy can attack enemies by jumping on them or using their special abilities.
Scooby-Doo can use his “Scooby Snack Attack” to throw Scooby Snacks at enemies, while Scrappy-Doo can use his “Puppy Power” to spin attack enemies. The game also features a number of power-ups, including invincibility stars and extra lives.
Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo was a critical and commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. It was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and faithfulness to the source material. The game has been re-released several times, including on the Sega Genesis Mini in 2019.
Gameplay
Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo is a side-scrolling platformer game. Players control Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo as they travel through a haunted house, collecting Scooby Snacks and solving puzzles. The game features a variety of enemies, including ghosts, bats, and spiders. Scooby and Scrappy can attack enemies by jumping on them or using their special abilities.
Scooby-Doo can use his “Scooby Snack Attack” to throw Scooby Snacks at enemies, while Scrappy-Doo can use his “Puppy Power” to spin attack enemies. The game also features a number of power-ups, including invincibility stars and extra lives.
The game is divided into five levels, each with its own unique theme and set of challenges. The levels are:
- The Haunted House
- The Graveyard
- The Swamp
- The Castle
- The Final Showdown
Each level is filled with enemies, traps, and puzzles. Scooby and Scrappy must use their skills and abilities to overcome these challenges and reach the end of the level.
Reception
Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and faithfulness to the source material. The game sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
The game was praised by critics for its graphics, which were some of the best on the Sega Genesis at the time. The game’s gameplay was also praised for being fun and challenging. Critics also praised the game’s faithfulness to the source material, noting that it captured the spirit of the cartoon series perfectly.
The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. It was one of the best-selling games on the Sega Genesis in 1991.
Legacy
Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo is considered to be one of the best platformer games on the Sega Genesis. It is still enjoyed by fans of the Scooby-Doo franchise and retro gamers today. The game has been re-released several times, including on the Sega Genesis Mini in 2019.
The game’s success has led to the development of several other Scooby-Doo video games, including Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights (2002) and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Mayhem (2004).
Conclusion
Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo is a fun and challenging platformer game that is perfect for fans of the classic cartoon series. The game features great graphics, gameplay, and faithfulness to the source material. It is a must-play for fans of Scooby-Doo and retro gamers alike.
Review Score
7/10
