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This is a series of gameplay vids I'm doing highlighting overlooked games for the various consoles I own.
Mischief Makers comes from Treasure who are one of the most celebrated Japanese designers. They brought us games like Gunstar Heroes, Dynamite Headdy, Guardian Heroes, Sin and Punishment, Radiant Silvergun, Ikaruga, and even Mischief Makers.
I have noticed that Mischief Makers has gotten more attention lately, but, when it hit, it got almost no attention at all. In fact, almost all of Treasure's games are like that. Even Gunstar Heroes was almost unheard of, and has only recently become popular in the mainstream.
Mischief Makers is a very well designed 2D platformer game. The mane catch of the game revolves around Marina's ability to grab, shake, and throw things. It sounds simple, but the developers took that simple concept and made, in my opinion, the best N64 2D sidescroller there is hands down. This just isn't one of the best sidescrollers, it's actually one of the best games on the system.
It's just a well designed platformer with simple controls, and a good amount of variety. However, just because the game is easy to get the hang of, does not mean the game is an easy game. It has a good challenge level to it. It's not overwhelming, but there are some pretty tough parts. The boss fights, in particular, are no picnic.
The only really bad thing I can say is the game isn't that long, but it's challenging enough at times, and has enough variety to keep you playing for a while. Also, some gamers out there my be put of by the seemingly cutesy look of the game. To them, I quote those old Sprite commercials, "Image is nothing. Obey your thirst." That is to say, don't let the cutsey look keep you from enjoying such a well made game.
Overall, Mischief Makers is a charming, and well made 2D platformer on the N64. Don't let the kiddie looks fool you, this game has it in the gameplay department, and is one of my favorite N64 games. This is a perfect example of why we love Treasure.
Mischief Makers is only available on the N64. I don't know if this has hit the Virtual Console yet, but it definitely needs to.
Mischief Makers comes from Treasure who are one of the most celebrated Japanese designers. They brought us games like Gunstar Heroes, Dynamite Headdy, Guardian Heroes, Sin and Punishment, Radiant Silvergun, Ikaruga, and even Mischief Makers.
I have noticed that Mischief Makers has gotten more attention lately, but, when it hit, it got almost no attention at all. In fact, almost all of Treasure's games are like that. Even Gunstar Heroes was almost unheard of, and has only recently become popular in the mainstream.
Mischief Makers is a very well designed 2D platformer game. The mane catch of the game revolves around Marina's ability to grab, shake, and throw things. It sounds simple, but the developers took that simple concept and made, in my opinion, the best N64 2D sidescroller there is hands down. This just isn't one of the best sidescrollers, it's actually one of the best games on the system.
It's just a well designed platformer with simple controls, and a good amount of variety. However, just because the game is easy to get the hang of, does not mean the game is an easy game. It has a good challenge level to it. It's not overwhelming, but there are some pretty tough parts. The boss fights, in particular, are no picnic.
The only really bad thing I can say is the game isn't that long, but it's challenging enough at times, and has enough variety to keep you playing for a while. Also, some gamers out there my be put of by the seemingly cutesy look of the game. To them, I quote those old Sprite commercials, "Image is nothing. Obey your thirst." That is to say, don't let the cutsey look keep you from enjoying such a well made game.
Overall, Mischief Makers is a charming, and well made 2D platformer on the N64. Don't let the kiddie looks fool you, this game has it in the gameplay department, and is one of my favorite N64 games. This is a perfect example of why we love Treasure.
Mischief Makers is only available on the N64. I don't know if this has hit the Virtual Console yet, but it definitely needs to.