Gummy Bears Magical Medallion
SCORE: 74
Bargain priced games have gotten a real
bad rap in the secular gaming media. They worship the multi-million
dollar budget games. They are spoiled by rarely having to purchase games
themselves. They don't consider families on a budget looking for
something that is safe for all members of the family. Well Family
Friendly Gaming continues to offset their blind spot with intelligent
reviews that take into account Jesus Christ's parable of the talents.
The big budget games better be block busters - after all the money they
were given to work with. Games that are targeting those of us with less
disposable income have less of a budget. So we do not expect the same
things.
We have been playing Storm City Games products for some time now. One
thing I have personally noted is how they improve with each iteration.
They do not sit there churning out game after game using the same
engine. They improve things, and try different approaches. You may
remember the Gummy Bear golf games. Well Gummy Bears Magical Medallion
is a side scrolling action adventure video game that is kept very safe
for families.
The colors are bright and beautiful in Gummy Bears Magical Medallion.
Yes I am a man comfortable with using the word beautiful. Live with it.
The animations in Gummy Bears Magical Medallion can be a bit stiff at
times. In fact the in game Gummy Bear characters have about as much
movement as their real life counterparts. Swinging on vines looked a
little off to me. Your character can jump on enemies who lay down for a
bit before shaking it off. Your character can hit things and get knocked
backwards. A certain amount of health is removed.
I like the music in Gummy Bears Magical Medallion. it is still playing
in my head. It got stuck in their somewhere around the sixth or seventh
level. This music has a fun but soft feel to it. Sort of like eating a
gummy bear. And it does not get stuck in my teeth and let the dentist
drill. The special effect sounds fit the theme of this game. In fact
those sounds alerted me to hitting something before I realized I missed
a jump.
Is Gummy Bears Magical Medallion worth the twenty dollars it is selling
for new? Yes it is. You will get your moneys worth out of this game.
There are enough levels to explore, and mini games to play to appeal to
all ages of the family. Please read the next paragraph to better
understand that statement. Gummy Bears Magical Medallion contains
various items to collect, and getting 100% on every level takes time and
practice.
It took me some time to discern who the target audience is in Gummy
Bears Magical Medallion. Being a cute game, I can not see hardcore
gamers taking much interest. Unless they are ready for a challenge. That
is what brought me to the younger members of the family. Some of the
levels are a little too hard for them. But the mini games are right up
their alley. So I see Gummy Bears Magical Medallion as a game teenagers
and adults play to unlock everything, and then the younger members enjoy
what has been unlocked.
I am very thankful that Family Friendly Gaming was provided a reviewable
copy of Gummy Bears Magical Medallion. This is not the next Mario side
scrolling game. But there are enough interesting features to appeal to
families, at less than half the price. I am always looking for a deal,
and feel this game is a sleeper hit in that department. I learned to
avoid bad foods, and get back those medallions.
- Paul
Graphics: 71%
Sound: 78%
Replay/Extras: 75%
Gameplay: 71%
Family Friendly Factor: 76%
System: Wii
Publisher: Storm City Games
Rating: 'E' for
Everyone
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