Waterworld
Waterworld is an action-platformer published by Ocean Software for the SNES, released in 1995, and it is based on the 1995 film of the same name. You play as the Mariner, who must travel through levels, fighting enemies and collecting items, with a focus on platforming, combat, and action.
The gameplay involves navigating through levels, using a variety of weapons, including harpoons and spears, to defeat enemies, and you can also collect items to restore health and power-ups. A unique feature is the "water" theme – the game is set in a post-apocalyptic water world, with levels featuring aquatic and ship environments, and the combat is focused on underwater and ship-based action. The levels include various aquatic and industrial environments, each with unique enemies, obstacles, and challenges.
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 post-apocalyptic and aquatic style, and the sprites are well-rendered and full of personality. The music is intense and dramatic, with a driving and action-packed soundtrack that matches the game's high-stakes and aquatic tone. Critics praised the water theme and the action, making it a solid action-platformer for the SNES. It supports one player. Waterworld is a fun and engaging game that offers a great aquatic action adventure.