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  • Bugs Bunny Rabbit Rampage (Super Nintendo)

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    SUNSOFT LOONEY TUNES GAMES AD

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    Bugs Bunny Rabbit Rampage was one of several Loony Tune themed games released by Sunsoft, some of which can be seen in the ad above. Rabbit Rampage is a fairly typical side-scrolling platform action game released for the Super Nintendo in 1994. However, unlike most games licensed from TV or movies, this one is actually pretty good. Don’t let the cartoony aspects fool you.

    Rabbit Rampage is actually based on a specific Bugs Bunny episode released in 1955 with the same title. In that episode, Bugs Bunny is being painted into various messes by the animator who is taunting him. At the end, the animator is revealed (at least to the audience) to be Elmer Fudd. The game has a similar theme and also draws on other episodes for inspiration. The levels have quite a bit of variety and the sound and graphics are excellent. There’s also tons of variety in terms of weapons you can find and use (all from ACME of course).

    Unfortunately, this game has not been re-released on more modern systems as far as I know. I’m sure there are probably licensing issues to consider. You will have to track down an original cartridge or fire up your favorite SNES emulator. However, this game is well worth playing if you are fond of 2D platformers, action games, or just like Bugs Bunny. If you have never seen a Bugs Bunny cartoon, shame on you. Scour the net and find a few to watch then come back and play the game.





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  • Top Gear 3000 (Super Nintendo)

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    Source: EGM 2 – Issue Number 5 – November 1994

    Top Gear 3000 was the third game in the Top Gear series for the Super Nintendo and was released in 1995. At a glance, the Top Gear series looks very much like Outrun or similar games though it does offer a little more complexity. For instance, Top Gear 3000 allows choosing various cars, automatic or manual transmission, and various futuristic upgrades that give your car special abilities.


    The main difference between Top Gear 3000 and its predecessors was that it was set in the future. Aside from the futuristic upgrades to your car, it didn’t make a whole lot of difference and even those upgrades weren’t really all that important to the game. Visually speaking, it looked much like the previous games in the series.


    The Top Gear series in general and Top Gear 3000 specifically is a pretty average game. A decent arcade racer but not as graphically advanced or sophisticated as other racers of the time. The best feature of Top Gear 3000 is probably the ability to play it as a four player game in Vs. mode with the addition of a multi-tap.


    While there would be several more sequels and spinoffs related to the Top Gear series, as far as I know there has never been a re-release of Top Gear 3000. You’ll need a Super Nintendo or resort to emulation. I haven’t tried this on an emulator, does anybody know if you can play four players with any of the emulators? In my opinion, the four player option is the best reason for owning this one.




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  • The Itchy & Scratchy Game

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    Source: Computer & Video Game Magazines – GameFan – Volume 3, Issue 3 – March 1995 – – The Itchy & Scratchy Game

    The Itchy and Scratchy Game is a video game based on a fictitious show within the Simpson’s. It’s basically a demented Tom & Jerry. The premise is Itchy the Mouse and Scratchy the Cat trying to kill each other in the most violent ways imaginable. The game takes the form a typical side-scrolling platform action game. You play the role of Itchy has he attempts to torture and kill Scratchy.

    Simpsons related games in general typically fair better than the average licensed property. However, The Itchy and Scratchy Game is not one of the better examples. There are a lot of Simpsons games to choose from and this is definitely not the best choice. It got mediocre to terrible reviews. It’s a pretty short/easy game and despite the stated goals, it lacks much of the violence and humor that makes up the appeal of these characters.

    Interestingly, the ad above shows Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Gear and Sega Genesis boxes. However, only a Super Nintendo and Game Gear version was released. These were pretty similar to each other which is not always the case with games of the same title released on multiple platforms. The Genesis version was apparently completed but never released. The ROM can be found online for play on an emulator if you are interested. I don’t know why it was never released though I suspect the poor reception of the SNES and Game Gear versions combined with being very late in the life of the console (this game was released in 1995) probably contributed.

    Screenshots above are from the Super Nintendo version of the game and the ad is from the March 1995 issue of GameFan.


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