Friday, 3 January 2025

Chuck Rock (Sega Game Gear review)

Developer: Core Design
Publisher: Sega
Released: 1992

Chuck Rock is an action-platformer that was released on numerous systems including the Sega Master System (1992).

+ Gameplay is a solid representation of the original, with decent stage design that offers multiple routes to explore.

+ Levels have been altered to suit the smaller screen, so you won't endure as many off-screen cheap hits as the SMS version.

+ Has some clever rock uses, great intro music, and unlike the 8-bit console port this one has a password option.

- However, the rest of the game has no music and the scenically-pleasing backdrops are replaced by pure black throughout.

- Questionable collision detection when trying to attack, with jump-kicks being particularly unpredictable.

- Features dead ends with no way to progress if you accidentally throw a required rock onto an out-of-reach platform.

- Bosses are easily exploitable and some outstay their welcome by forcing you to attack 10+ times to defeat them.


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