From: jyoung@terapin.com (Jeff Young)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: SNES/SFAM Reviews
Date: 25 Jul 92 23:18:29 PST
Organization: BBS

 
  Super Prince of Persia  Broderbund/?  S-FAM  Review by J.Young/Videoman
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   I loved the computer version, so when I heard this had 20 levels instead
  of 12, I wanted it.  This version also has changed graphics in places, 
  2 hours start time, not 1.  More difficult sword fighting, and new ways to
  die.  They did, however, remove all the blood, but what can we expect?
     Prince of Persia is sort of a Platform/Action/Skill kinda game.  Most
  levels take a few tries to be able to do it quick enough.
     There are passwords for each level, which, along with everything but the
  title screen, are fully English.
 
 
Graphics:  A-
Sound:  B-
Music:  A
Gameplay:  A
Longevity:  B+
Players:  1
 
Improvements:  Put the blood back in.. The voices, "Oomph!" or falling 
      screams aren't very good.  
 
   Start then Select for Sound Test.  Lvl 20 PW avail on Lvl 13
 
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  TMNT IV: Turtles in Time  Konami  SNES  Review by Videoman
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   I'm not generally a fan of this type of game,  especially when you have
  to put $.25 in every 2 minutes.. 
    My main problem with this game is that my cousin and I beat it in 30
  minutes on the Hard level.    There is also a Versus mode & a Time Trial
  mode.   On the plus side, all the sound effects are in there, like..
  Cowabunga!, Pizza Time  and  Voice announcement of the level name. 
 
Graphics:  B+
Sound:  A
Music:  B+
GamePlay:  B
Longevity:  C+
Players:  2 simul
 
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  Dinosaurs  IREM  S-FAM  Review by Videoman
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   Another game in the time peroid of Joe & Mac, but not 2 player simul.  
  There are passwords for each stage,  which is good, because it would be 
  very hard to beat the game in one sitting.  When playing 2 players, you
  can each enter a different password and play a different world.
 
Graphics:  B
Sound:  B-
Music:  B
GamePlay:  B
Longevity:  B+
Players:  2 Switch
 
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  Cameltry  Taito  S-FAM  Review by Videoman
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   To be called 'On The Ball' in the USA.  This might be the sequal to Marble
  Madness, although the only thing in common is a marble.  A great game for
  Action Stradegy fans, tho it actually requires more digital dexterity than
  stradegy to finish higher levels.  The entire game is in Mode 7, rotating
  the screen is how you get the ball where you want.
   There are world level passwords, and you get 3 continues to beat a world.
 
 
Graphics:  B
Sound:  B+
Music:  B+
GamePlay:  A-
Longevity:  B
Players:  2 switch
 
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  Magic Sword  CapCom  S-FAM  Review by Videoman
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   This is a port from the arcade game, which I didn't like a whole lot.
  My friends like this game, so I guess its pretty good.  
   In case you forget, its the one where you get keys, let people out, who
  join you and fight.  Then it shows you walking up stairs to the next level.
    I don't have much to say about it...
 
 
Graphics:  B-
Sound:  C+
Music:  C
GamePlay:  C+
Longevity:  C
Players:  1
 
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  Out of This World  Delphine/Interplay  SNES  Review by Videoman
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   A game soon to be almost as famous as Lemmings, this will be on almost
  every system.  
   This version runs a little bit slower than the Amiga/Ibm versions, but 
  it isn't too bad.
   You have been transported to Another World when a particle acceleration
  experiment gets struck by lightening.  Once there, you start an adventure
  of careful movements, good timing and fun!
 
 
Graphics:  A   (note, Graphics have been almost identical on all systems)
Sound:  B+
Music:  B
GamePlay:  A
Longevity:  B
Players:  1
 
 
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  Harley's Humongous Adventure  Visual Concepts/Interplay  SNES   Videoman
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   You have been shrunk smaller than a tin can, and you must collect all the
  pieces of the machine needed to restore your size.  
   The play reminds me of Castle of Illusion/Genesis, but has more powerups.
  You can get fuel for your jet-pack, have suction cups to climb glass,
  various throwable objects and more.  The graphics are well drawn, nicely
  detailed and have bright colors.  It seems more for younger players, though
  it might be quite hard for them.
 
 
Graphics:  A
Sound:  A-
Music:  B+
GamePlay:  B+
Longevity:  B
Players:  1
 
 
   Should be in stores in about 2 months, most likely.
 
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  Claymates  Visual Concepts/Interplay  SNES  (P)Review by Videoman
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   This was 'One of the best games at the CES', and I agree.  Though still
  in developmental stages, there is enough to see that it will be a great
  game.
   You start as a ball of clay, but quickly find another, and when you join,
  you become a different animal.  You can become a cat, a guppy and a mouse
  among other things.  The mouse makes a possible first on the SNES, as it
  moves Very fast.  I swear it is faster than Sonic!  Each animal has its own
  attributes, and you'll need to become each one to finish the game.
   Some features:  Great animation, 5 characters with their own action 
  abilities, loads of powerups, hidden items & levels, Full Digitized sound
  with complete musical score.  (that was from a CES info sheet)
 
 
Graphics:  A
Sound:  A
Music:  A
GamePlay:  A+
Longevity:  A?
Players:  1?
 
  Not too sure on some of those, I don't remember the sound too well, plus,
   most of it wasn't done.
 
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  Metal Jack    S-FAM   Review by Videoman
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  A side scrolling fighting type thing..  You walk right, use 2 punches & a
 jump-hit.   Not very good at all in my opinion.
 
 
Graphics:  B-
Sound:  C
Music:  C
GamePlay:  D
Longevity:  C
Players:  1
 
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   Sandra  S-FAM  Review by Videoman
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   You are a little green dude.  Sandra slightly reminds me of Super Adventure
  island, you are moving right, and must defeat enemies.  But you use a
  pitchfork to attack.  You can super jump by holding A, and do a weird
  spinning attack with X, but its hard to use, because you usually fall at
  the wrong time into an enemy.  One touch and you are dead..
 
 
Graphics:  B+
Sound:  B
Music:  B+
GamePlay:  B
Longevity:  B
Players:  1
 
      Password world continue.  Restart at Beginning of level at death.
 
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   Well, I think that is most of the stuff that isn't out in the USA.
 
    Sorry if its not all that much like a review, but OH WELL. :)
 
 
  J. Young     Aka
    Videoman