Goof Troop: Review about the game

Here we have a console classic, released in 1993 goof troop, or Goofy's gang here in Brazil, one of the most popular games among lovers of the dear Super Nintendo. This game is developed by Capcom, with production by the also legendary Shinji Mikami, producer of hits such as the Resident Evil horror franchise.

goof troop is based on his television series of the same name, so we have our friendly Goofy (Goofy) and his son Max as protagonists, here we already have something revolutionary for the time. It is possible to play with two players in a fully functional cooperative mode to this day.

Unfortunately, even due to the limitation of its time, the game is finished with a maximum of 2 hours, leaving the taste of wanting more. For some unknown reason, this game never received a sequel, even though it was perhaps Disney's most successful title when it ventured into Super Nintendo Games.

In the game you are constantly challenged, in front of the different puzzles, you know the saying that two heads are better than one, here we prove it, the game experience is much better in multiplayer mode, but it is also guaranteed fun for more players lonely.

audio and graphics

Goof Toop presents us with a technique called Sky Vision, in our Portuguese something like vision of the sky, this camera manages to provide dynamism, beauty and fun. Even with simplistic graphics, the production took great care in its designs, following well the aesthetics that were already presented by its TV series.

The game is very bright, the scenarios always captivate us for being colorful. To make the scenarios even more alive, some elements were added with waves, fish jumping out of the water. All of this is designed to make the environment more lively. The characters' clothes also draw attention, each element designed in cartoon style and with textures always consistent with the look.

The soundtrack of this game is incredible, including something common to Super Nintendo games. Background music always helps to enhance the experience, they bring emotion to the right moment, but also comfort to the quietest places. Each level has its own soundtrack, these musical backgrounds are in the minds of fans to this day.

Following the cartoon style, the sound effects are also fun, all elements are very efficient, with the exception of the scream of the characters, for some reason they were removed and a very high-pitched sound came in instead, nothing that interferes with the game. In game effects are fully synchronized with the action of the characters. goof troop perfectly balance the Audiovisual relationship.

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gameplay

Moving away from the games of the time, which by the way were dominated by very similar platform games, the Capcom and Disney partnership dominated a good part of the 90s. goof troop the developers decided that the player would experience more freedom.

Right away, it is already possible to choose between the two playable characters: Goofy or Max. Goofy manages to defeat enemies more easily, as he is bigger and stronger, but Max is much more agile and manages to escape from rivals with ease.

The possibility of choosing between two characters worked and was used in other games, such as Shinji Mikami's own Resident Evil.

The whole game is based on a very basic premise, defeating or running away from enemies, collecting items, and solving countless puzzles, with a boss to be faced at the end of each phase. The equipment that is accumulated by the characters is necessary to advance through some stages.

In multiplayer mode, it is possible to carry an item with the character, while in solo mode, the character can carry up to two pieces of equipment. There are several possibilities for items, such as planks, keys and a Hookshot, an instrument that can be used to reach items and disrupt enemies from a distance. The shovel serves to dig treasures in specific places.

Game or cartoon?

During the game, we had fun like when we watched the TV series, once again we followed the villain Bafo trying to deceive our heroes. With the puzzles present in the game, we feel even more part of that narrative and we root for the charismatic Goofy and Max like never before.

As an example of other games of the time, such as Sonic The Hedgehog, the game is very small, without the save option, but you can continue where you left off using the passwords. It is not possible to expect a super developed plot, but this lack of commitment makes the time we spend with the characters even more fun.

Conclusion

goof troop will be on the list of most nostalgic players. Even though it's a relatively easy and short-lived game, it's worth investing a little of your time and having this fun experience. For puzzle lovers, or those who have a great sense of cooperation, they will love this game even more. A classic that helped build console history.