Wacky Races

Game review

Wacky Races is a platform game developed and published by Atlus. The game is based on the beloved Hanna-Barbera cartoon "Wacky Races" and features two of the cartoon's main characters, Muttley and Dick Dastardly, as the protagonists. In Wacky Races, players navigate through various levels, each filled with obstacles, enemies, and challenges reminiscent of the cartoon's zany races. The game deviates from the expected racing genre, instead offering platforming action where players control Muttley, assisting Dick Dastardly in his mischievous plans.

The gameplay revolves around navigating through each level, avoiding traps, and collecting items. In the game you have the ability to switch between Muttley and Dick Dastardly, each character having specific abilities that players must utilize to advance through the game. Muttley, for instance, can use his tail to hover or jump higher, while Dick Dastardly has different abilities to interact with the environment.

Wacky Races features vibrant and colorful graphics, staying true to the cartoon's visual style. The levels are designed to reflect the wacky and unpredictable nature of the show, with imaginative landscapes and creative obstacles that capture the cartoon's essence.

Wacky Races was appreciated for its faithful adaptation of the cartoon's theme and characters. While it provided a different experience from the typical racing game, it was praised for its fun platforming gameplay and the inventive use of the Wacky Races franchise.