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Among the many European titles that never came to the American Genesis was Ottifants. Based on an obscure property that wasn’t all too well known in its native territory, it’s no surprise that Sega of America deemed the subject matter to unfamiliar to U.S. audiences for a localization. Depending on your tastes, you may or may not be missing much as a result.
Wonder Dog was one of the first games released for the Sega CD, and though it doesn’t really show what the hardware was capable of, it’s a competent platformer. Those who the enjoy furry mascot games of the era will love it, but those looking for something to really show what the Sega CD had to offer should look elsewhere.
Wild Woody is a game most people have probably never heard of. A late Sega CD platformer that debuted into bargain bins, it features frustrating control and one of the oddest (putting it mildly) game characters around. Woody is a pencil who… how do I say this… um, erases his enemies with his butt.
The Looney Toons have been a part of popular culture for more than half a century, and they of course made their presence felt on the Genesis. Several games were released, starring Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, Sylvester & Tweety, and Daffy Duck. Of all of them though, poor Daffy was the only one who’s game never saw an American release. Why? It’s not known, but game quality couldn’t have been an issue, as Daffy Duck in Hollywood isn’t any less mediocre than the other games in the franchise. Read our full review, and remember that you don’t have to wait until rabbit season to play this one.
Jordan Mechner’s computer classic Prince of Persia has found its way onto virtually every game platform imaginable. Its timeless gameplay and incredible challenge still hold up, despite all the advances in hardware, and many of the later, more graphically powerful renditions never managed to match the fluidity and intuitiveness of Mechner’s original. The Sega CD port tried to keep that special charm intact while adding some of the bells and whistles of CD technology. The results were mixed, and people still take sides today in regards to its quality.