Extreme Sports with the Berenstain Bears

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title = Extreme Sports with the Berenstain Bears


developer = Ed Magnin and Associates
publisher = Sound Source Interactive
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released = 2000
genre = Sports
modes = Single Player
ratings = ESRB: Everyone
platforms = Game Boy Color
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"Extreme Sports with the Berenstain Bears" is a sports game for the Game Boy Color. It was published by Sound Source Interactive in 2000 [ [http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/g/game_boy_color/extreme_sports_with_the_berenstain_bears/overview.php "Extreme Sports with the Berenstain Bears"] at RottenTomatoes.com] . It was developed by Ed Magnin and Associates.

Gameplay

"Extreme Sports with the Berenstain Bears" is based on the "Berenstain Bears" books. It consists of six different sports events; sledding, dirt biking, freestyle kayaking and dirt boarding. Team events include tobogganing and rafting competitions. [ [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2000_June_27/ai_62978487 Business Wire, June 2000] retrieved from findarticles.com]

Critical reaction

Reception was generally poor, with IGN awarding the game 4.0 out of 10, criticizing its unfinished feel and difficulty level. [ [http://uk.gameboy.ign.com/articles/165/165039p1.html "Extreme Sports with the Berenstain Bears" review] from December 7, 2000; at IGN.com] The game was also ranked as one of the 20 worst video games of all time by "Electronic Gaming Monthly", with reviewer Seanbaby highlighting the poor controls, lack of distinction between different events and poor graphics. [ [http://www.seanbaby.com/nes/egm20.htm The 20 Worst Video Games of All Time] retrieved from seanbaby.com]

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