Games Database
Game Boy
Puzzle: Maze
| Also for: | Sega Megadrive, Amiga, ST, Game Gear, Sega Master System, NES, C64 | ||
| Viewed: | 2D Isometric, Scrolling | Genre: | Puzzle: Maze Puzzle: Physics |
| Arcade origin: | Yes | ||
| Developer: | Midway | Soft. Co.: | Midway |
| Publishers: | Midway
(GB/US) |
Released: | 1999
(GB) Unknown (US) |
| Ratings: | 3+, ESRB Everyone | ||
Summary
Marble Madness is a classic game dating back to 1984. This game is your chance to have a look at part of video game history. The concept is very simple, navigate your marble from the top of the maze to the bottom within the time limit. Unfortunately, this is not as easy as it sounds. The faster that your marble travels the more momentum it acquires. Consequently, this makes tricky little turns down small parts of the maze increasing difficult.
What makes Marble Madness really fun is the moving obstacles that you encounter throughout the levels. There are creatures that pounce on you, vacuums ready to suck you in and waves to throw you off. Falling off the level will not kill you, it just slows you down. Taking into consideration the time limit the pressure starts to build until you just make it. There is a lot of excitement in this game and combined with the intuitive control method there is plenty here to entertain.
What makes Marble Madness really fun is the moving obstacles that you encounter throughout the levels. There are creatures that pounce on you, vacuums ready to suck you in and waves to throw you off. Falling off the level will not kill you, it just slows you down. Taking into consideration the time limit the pressure starts to build until you just make it. There is a lot of excitement in this game and combined with the intuitive control method there is plenty here to entertain.
