Cool World (1992 video game)
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Video games |
Cool World is a 2D platform game developed by Ocean Software and launched in 1992 for platforms including the Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS. This title marked the inaugural video game adaptation of the film. In 1993, a unique version was released for the Game Boy, accompanied by separate editions designed for the NES and SNES systems.
Gameplay
The player assumes the role of Frank Harris, head of the Cool World police force, whose mission is to prevent Doodles—malicious cartoon characters—from pilfering objects from the real world and transporting them into Cool World. Players must also recover any items that have already been taken. An overabundance of Doodles or stolen objects causes a "danger meter" to increase, indicating a disruption in balance. Each level requires players to maintain equilibrium for five minutes; if unsuccessful, Frank’s partner, Nails the Spider, issues a warning.
Combat involves using Frank's pen to transform Doodles into ink blots. Defeated enemies drop coins, which serve as currency to unlock various areas within the game.