Tale Spin

"Spin it, let's begin it ..."

Spin it, let's begin it, bear and grin it when you're in it.. you can win it in a minute if you spin it, spin it, spin it... Remember that theme song? I still listen to it today. Remember the show? I love my one Tale Spin movie. It brings back many a memory. I remember when I first got this game. I was so excited. I loved the television show, and I thought that this game would bring me as much joy as the show did. Boy was I wrong. It brought more joy than you would ever believe. It hooked me right away, and I HAD to beat it. There was no way I was going to let this game beat me. I was going to get through the entire thing..

This game is not the most difficult game in the world, but that is why I like it. No, I do not like this game because it is hilariously easy. I enjoy this game, due to the fact that you can spend a few hours while bored, to have something to work for in this game. It doesn't take long to beat, but you'll enjoy playing it, trying to beat it. This game is very fun. You have several levels as Baloo, and one as Kit. Your mind will remember the great show, and all the characters, and you'll spend more time remembering how great it was, rather than playing it. This isn't a bad sign. As for the control in the game, it is not as sweet as it could've been. An example would be the ice levels, where a slight misjump will cause you to lose a life. You either aim left, right, up or down, so it's not too difficult. Basically, the control is fine, with the exception of the ice level. There are seven stages in this game, and they all have their own skill level. Most are easy/medium, so you won't get too frustrated.

Don Karnage is up to his old tricks. Perhaps.. a treasure? You really have no idea as you try and capture the four pieces of a map so you can track it down. It's a semi-common storyline, but it comes right from the show. It has to be great, right? It works for the game, and it's rather interesting to say the least. If you're anything like me, the storyline will force you to think nostalgicly. I popped in my Tale Spin videos as soon as I beat the game today.

I love cartoon graphics. No need for 3-D is good. The graphics are nice, and pretty detailed. You can easily tell what is what. Sprites galore in this game. Every enemy looks wonderful, as does every chcracter. The text looks nice, and the titles look great. The cutscenes are magnificent. I know I'm probably biased because I love the cartoonish graphics, but hey. That's my choice! The levels are well done, and the backgrounds look great. Everything works together in a beautiful form. As for the music in this game, it isn't the greatest ever. If the game lacks anywhere a great deal, it'd be this spot. Some of the music you can sit down and listen to, and enjoy, but others make you want to rip out your hair. The sound effects are repetitive, and get annoying rather quickly. They work for the situation, but really do get annoying quickly. Other than that, it's all good.

This game can be beaten. Will you want to beat it again? If you're bored, you won't be able to put the game down. As most Turbo Grafx games, I can beat it many a time before I even get close to sick of it. It always reminds me of the Television show.. and brings back memories. The only boring level is the VERY beginning of the Ice Level. Just beat it first and you shouldn't get bored. Hours will be wasted away while thinking of the great show that started it all.

This game was purchased when it was brand new for an insane price. I feel it's worth it, but you probably won't. If you can find the game for under $10, pick it up. It's not a rare game, but it'll give you a great gaming experience. Even if you're not a huge fan of the show, you'll still find yourself enjoying this game, and wanting to beat it as much as I did/do today. If you miss out, you have nobody to blame but yourself!

Reviewer's Score: 7/10, Originally Posted: 09/25/02, Updated 06/10/04