AAAHH!!! Real Monsters
AAAHH!!! Real Monsters is an action-platformer published by Viacom New Media for the SNES, released in 1995, and it is based on the popular Nickelodeon animated television series of the same name, which featured a group of monsters living in a dump and attending a monster school. You play as one of the three main monsters – Ickis, Oblina, or Krumm – each with unique abilities, as they navigate through levels, collecting items and scaring humans, with a focus on platforming, action, and humor.
The gameplay involves navigating through levels, using each monster's unique abilities to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies, and you can also use "scare" attacks to frighten humans and earn points. A unique feature is the "character switching" system – you can switch between the three monsters at any time, each with different abilities (Ickis can grow large, Oblina can stretch, and Krumm can use his eyes to see in the dark), which adds a layer of strategy to the gameplay.
The levels include various environments like the city, the dump, and the monster school, each with unique enemies, obstacles, and challenging boss encounters. The game features a health bar and a continue system, and you can also collect items to restore health and power-ups. The graphics are colorful and detailed, with a cartoonish style that captures the look and feel of the show, and the sprites are well-animated and full of personality. The music is quirky and upbeat, with a fun and playful soundtrack that matches the game's humorous and lighthearted tone. Critics praised the character switching, the faithful adaptation of the show, and the fun gameplay, making it a solid platformer for fans of the series. It supports one player. AAAHH!!! Real Monsters is a fun and engaging game that offers a great monster-themed adventure.