Publisher: Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Released: 1993
Cool Spot is an action-platformer that was also released on the Sega Genesis and Sega Master System in 1993.
+ Plays remarkably well for a scaled down port, and manages to capture the look, feel and personality of the original.+ Level design is exceptional with many unconventional themes / layouts, and the sprite animation is first-rate.
+ Plenty of lengthy stages available, and trying to collect all 100 Cool Points against the clock is endlessly compelling.
+ Being able to shoot through walls is hugely beneficial, and defeated foes don't respawn after you lose a life.
- Diagonal firing is challenging with the Game Gear's stiff d-pad, and grabbing onto ropes is consistently finicky.
- Wading Around relies on leaps of faith due to confusing background layering and your inability to see upcoming platforms.
- There's no boss battles whatsoever, and the final three stages are disappointing rehashes of previous themes.
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