Bubba 'n' Stix
| Industry | Video game development |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Bubba 'n' Stix |
Bubba 'n' Stix is a side-scrolling platform game created and published by Core Design for the Sega Genesis, Amiga, and CD32 platforms. The Genesis edition was released in the United States accompanied by a marketing campaign linked to the Bubblicious bubble gum brand.
In this game, players take control of Bubba, a redneck character, along with Stix, an intelligent stick utilized in imaginative ways to defeat foes and navigate obstacles—for instance, placing Stix into gaps within platforms to reach elevated areas.
Development
According to designer Simon Phipps, Core Design originally intended to produce a "moody, dark and atmospheric" title centered around an adventurer equipped with a versatile stick. However, pursuing a realistic style was not practical. Phipps and his colleague Billy Allison then brainstormed various creative applications for the stick, which led to Core Design greenlighting the project.[1]
The main character's design transformed from an initial concept of a green long-necked alien to the final figure known as Bubba.[1]
Reception
The Genesis version received a score of 6.75 out of 10 from Electronic Gaming Monthly, which praised its innovative gameplay and demanding puzzles.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name GamePro commended its uniqueness and "thought-provoking challenges."Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Flux gave it a 7/10 rating, highlighting the game's humor alongside its "bright, cartoonish" visual style.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name In 1995, MegaZone included it in their list of the "Top 50 Games In History".Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
See also
- Bubble and Squeak, another platformer released during the same year