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4.2 / 5

6 votes

Platform
SNES
Genres
Action · Platformer
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Twilight
Publishers
Ocean Software
Release date
December 31, 1992

Summary

Cool World on the SNES captures the movie’s blend of live‑action and animation with bright, cartoon‑style graphics that feel like stepping into a sketchbook. You take on the role of Frank Harris, a detective tasked with keeping the mischievous Holli Would from crossing into the real world, and the gameplay revolves around blasting quirky doodles while gathering coins for extra points. The game is organized into four distinct worlds, each offering four levels that gradually ramp up the challenge and showcase different visual themes from the film. I love how the simple shoot‑and‑collect loop feels fresh thanks to the hand‑drawn aesthetic and the constant sense of chasing a cartoon villain across varied backdrops.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Single