Summary
- Release Year: 1987
- Genres: Fighting, Platform, Shooter
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum
- Developers: Gargoyle Games
- Publishers: Elite Systems
ThunderCats: The Lost Eye of Thundera (1987) Review
ThunderCats: The Lost Eye of Thundera is a side-scrolling platformer game developed by Acme Software and released for the Sega Genesis in 1987. The game is based on the popular ThunderCats cartoon series, and follows Lion-O and the ThunderCats as they search for the lost Eye of Thundera, a powerful artifact that can restore their home planet of Thundera.
The game is a fairly standard platformer, with Lion-O running and jumping through various levels, collecting power-ups and defeating enemies. However, the game does have a few unique features that set it apart from other platformers of the era. For example, Lion-O can use his Sword of Omens to attack enemies, and he can also transform into a ThunderCat, which gives him increased strength and speed.
The game’s graphics are colorful and detailed, and the animation is smooth. The music is also catchy and memorable. Overall, ThunderCats: The Lost Eye of Thundera is a solid platformer that is sure to appeal to fans of the ThunderCats cartoon series.
Gameplay
The gameplay in ThunderCats: The Lost Eye of Thundera is fairly standard for a platformer. Lion-O runs and jumps through various levels, collecting power-ups and defeating enemies. However, the game does have a few unique features that set it apart from other platformers of the era.
For example, Lion-O can use his Sword of Omens to attack enemies, and he can also transform into a ThunderCat, which gives him increased strength and speed. Additionally, the game features a number of different power-ups that can help Lion-O on his quest, such as health power-ups, weapon power-ups, and invincibility power-ups.
The game’s levels are varied and challenging, and they feature a variety of different enemies and obstacles. Lion-O must use all of his skills and abilities to overcome these challenges and reach the end of each level.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in ThunderCats: The Lost Eye of Thundera are colorful and detailed, and the animation is smooth. The game’s backgrounds are particularly impressive, and they do a great job of capturing the look and feel of the ThunderCats cartoon series.
The music in the game is also catchy and memorable. The main theme song is particularly iconic, and it is sure to get stuck in your head after you hear it.
Overall
ThunderCats: The Lost Eye of Thundera is a solid platformer that is sure to appeal to fans of the ThunderCats cartoon series. The game’s graphics are colorful and detailed, the music is catchy and memorable, and the gameplay is challenging and fun. If you’re a fan of platformers, or if you’re just looking for a fun and challenging game to play, then ThunderCats: The Lost Eye of Thundera is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
7 out of 10
Pros
- Colorful and detailed graphics
- Smooth animation
- Catchy and memorable music
- Challenging and fun gameplay
Cons
- Some of the levels can be frustratingly difficult
- The game is a bit short
- The story is a bit thin
Conclusion
ThunderCats: The Lost Eye of Thundera is a solid platformer that is sure to appeal to fans of the ThunderCats cartoon series. The game’s graphics are colorful and detailed, the music is catchy and memorable, and the gameplay is challenging and fun. If you’re a fan of platformers, or if you’re just looking for a fun and challenging game to play, then ThunderCats: The Lost Eye of Thundera is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
7/10
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