Aladdin
Game by THQ
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Size: 2 Megabits
Save: None
Released: 1993
Works with: all Gameboy versions

Opening Snide Remarks: Can a game based on a movie be any good?  I hope so.

Gameplay: The gameplay in this game sucks.  Plain and simple.  You have to
get from point A to point B, to go to the next stage.  Aladdin's only weapon
is to throw apples.  This is very lame.  When you hit an enemy, they freeze,
and can't be hit again for about 3 seconds.  This is very stupid.  The entire
game feels like it is running in slow-motion.  They should have tried to get
the frame rate a little higher.     

Graphics: The graphics are decently done.  I can't help but wonder if this is
what causes the game to run so poorly.  The characters are not huge. They're
not very detailed either.  Aladdin does move very realistically.  There are
some great looking cinema screens, as well.

Sound: There's nothing special about the sound effect.  They get the job done
but that's about all that they do.

Music: The music is the only bright spot.  When the game starts, the song "A
Whole New World" plays and it does sound really good.  The in-game music is
almost as good.

Play Control: The absolute worst thing about this game is the control.
Aladdin plays as if he is running with lead boots on.  He walks very slow.
But when he jumps, he floats in the air.  It's very lame.  When you try to
jump and grab a rope, you will get very annoyed beacause it will take you a
long time to do it.

Final Analysis: This game is horrible.  Do not buy this game.  I paid 15
bucks and I still feel like I got screwed.

Score
Gameplay: *
Graphics: **
Sound: **
Music: ***
Play Control: 0
Total: 8 out of 25

Final Score: 32 %

Currently Known Codes: None