Tobi On The Run
GameZone's Review
5.5
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 7.4 |
| Graphics | 3.2 |
| Sound | 6.4 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Concept | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Reviewer: Carlos McElfish
Review Date: 07/22/2002
Lode Runner meets the 21st century, with mixed results.
5.5
Description
The player must guide Tobi around cunningly designed maps on his quest for the rare Golden Donuts. Climb ladders, slide down poles and avoid gaping holes, while nasty bullies out to capture him follow closely behind. Rather than just offering players the same numbing gameplay of run-and-shoot games, Tobi is equipped with the amazing ability to temporarily disintegrate the ground he is standing by. Now players can choose to create holes on the ground to slow down or trap the enemy, or even create new passages and escape routes by jumping into the these holes, while making sure not to accidentally get trapped by the bullies or in one of his own holes! This introduces a cerebral element seldom found in other action games, where a quick mind is as important as sharp reflexes. There are many possible solutions for every level, and the fun in the game comes from the challenges and sense of discovery when players find a new solution to the same level. The game automatically saves the players' progress after every level, so players can stop and continue any time they want, making this the perfect time killer.
Hardware Requirements
P 166, 32 MB Ram, 10 MB HD, Win 95/98/Me/2000/XP
Notes
Tobi on the Run 1.41 Released!