Adventures of Lolo
SCORE: 95
Going back and playing a retro game can be
a disappointing experience. Things are not always as rosy as we remember
them. That is not the case with Adventures of Lolo on the 8-bit Nintendo
Entertainment System (NES). This cartridge based video game shows modern
day video game developers what is needed to make a great game, a lasting
franchise, and a lifetime legacy.
Adventures of Lolo is the first game that kicked off one of the best
franchises of all time. The game is simple, and easy to learn. Collect
all of the hearts, get the pearl in the treasure chest, and get to the
exit. Adventures of Lolo is not a walk in the park though. There are
certain ways things need to be done. Take the Medussa heads for example
- players have to block their straight on view with something. Or your
cute little round character gets hit with a blast. Dragons will shoot
fire at you when all of the hearts have been collected.
The most annoying enemy character in Adventures of Lolo is the hopping
little green guy that falls asleep once he touches you. I had to
properly plan where I wanted him to sleep so I could still get around
him. Mistakes are easily corrected with the select button. That resets
the level. In essence your blue guy dies and everything in the level
resets.
Passwords are provided for when you are out of lives. No worries though
because you start that same level with a new series of five lives once
you continue or use the password. Adventures of Lolo will make families
think. We love looking at a screen and discussing possible strategies to
defeat it. There is only one Adventures of Lolo video game left for me
to purchase and review - Adventures of Lolo 2.
- Paul
Graphics: 88%
Sound: 98%
Replay/Extras: 99%
Gameplay: 100%
Family Friendly Factor: 90%
System: NES(8-bit)
Publisher: Hal Laboratory
Developer: Hal Laboratory
Rating: 'E' -
Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY
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