Swamp Thing (video game)

Infobox VG| title = Swamp Thing


caption="Swamp Thing" title screen (NES version)
developer = Imagineering
publisher = THQ
designer=Barry Marx (NES)
Dan Kitchen (NES)
David Lubar (NES)
Christian Dana Perry (GB)
Curtis Norris (GB)
Timothy H. Mensch (GB)
series =
released =December 1992
genre = Platform
modes = Single-player
ratings =
platforms = NES, Game Boy
media = 320-kb cartridge

"Swamp Thing" is a platform video game for the NES and Game Boy. Based on the animated series of the same name, it was published by THQ and released December 1992.

Gameplay

The NES version of "Swamp Thing" borrows the game engine from "". Its introduction features the origin story of Swamp Thing and as depicted in the 1991 animated series. The player takes the role of the title character battling foes throughout the Louisiana swamps and other locations in a side-scrolling format. Swamp Thing's attack methods include punching and firing "sludge balls" which are acquired throughout the game. The player must venture through various stages, which include a graveyard, chemical factory, toxic dump, and finally, Arcane's lab. Bosses include Arcane's Un-Men, Dr. Deemo, Weedkiller, Skinman, and finally, Arcane himself.SubSane [http://www.swampthingroots.com/game_walkthrough.html Swamp Thing Video Game FAQ/Walkthrough] Roots of the Swamp Thing (April 5, 2005). Retrieved February 2, 2008.]

Using the NES Game Genie, one can access cheats such as infinite health and infinite lives.

In Game Boy's "Swamp Thing", stages include the Arctic, the desert, and contaminated rainforests. Swamp Thing also uses tools like camouflage and thorn skin, and he must recycle scattered garbage in order to score points and gain additional powers. [http://gameboy.ign.com/objects/012/012640.html IGN: Swamp Thing] IGN.com. Retrieved February 3, 2008.]

Reception

Aside from marginal graphics, the NES "Swamp Thing" has received generally negative reviews for its high difficulty, poor music, and dull gameplay. [http://www.gamespot.com/nes/action/swampthing/player_review.html?id=396678 Swamp Thing for NES Reviews] GameSpot.com (December 9, 2006). Retrieved February 2, 2008.] [http://www.livevideo.com/video/hellsing920/476429B5F4974C559ACC88881D2BB8F2/godawful-games-swamp-thing-d.aspx Godawful Games - Swamp Thing Double Feature] LiveVideo.com (2007). Retrieved February 2, 2008.] locke103 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w53VnPhOxk Adventures in Crappy Gaming: Swamp Thing] YouTube (2007). Retrieved February 2, 2008.] However, while the NES version of "Swamp Thing" was based on a "Simpsons" game, it also provided the foundation for a popular, unlicensed game entitled "The Simpsons: Return of the Space Mutants". This 2001 title serves as a sequel to the original "Space Mutants" game and is only available through a downloadable ROM format. [http://www.noiseland.net/games/returnmutants.php Return of the Space Mutants] Noiseland.net. Retrieved February 2, 2008.]

While perhaps faring better than its NES counterpart, the Game Boy version of "Swamp Thing" was not met with high praise either, getting a 2.5/5 score from "Nintendo Power". [http://www.gamespot.com/gameboy/action/swampthing/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabs&tag=tabs;reviews Swamp Thing for Game Boy Reviews] GameSpot.com. Retrieved February 2, 2008.]

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