Q*bert (1999 video game)

Q*bert (video game)

Company type	Video game
Industry	Video games
Predecessor	Q*bert (1982 arcade game)
Founded	1999 (1999)
Founder	Artech Studios
Products	Video games
Parent	Hasbro Interactive

Q*bert is a three-dimensional reinterpretation of the classic 1982 arcade title, created by Artech Studios and released by Hasbro Interactive under the Atari label. The game initially debuted on PlayStation and Windows platforms in 1999, with subsequent releases on Dreamcast and Game Boy Color in 2000, and later on Mac OS in 2001.

Gameplay

The game includes three distinct modes: Classic, which faithfully recreates the original gameplay while allowing players to switch between Retro and Modern visual styles; Adventure, introducing new characters, power-ups, and four unique worlds within a 3D setting where Q*bert embarks on missions to save his friends from Coily; and Head to Head, a competitive multiplayer option.

Reception

Critical response to the Dreamcast edition was mixed according to Metacritic. The PlayStation version received thorough acclaim from AllGame, whereas 1Up.com regarded it as an inferior adaptation. Next Generation praised the graphical quality of the Dreamcast version but criticized the Adventure mode and level designs for lacking innovation. The PlayStation iteration earned Electronic Gaming Monthly's accolade for "Puzzle Game of the Year."