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A platformer featuring the 7-Up logo, Cool Spot.
Overview
A very colorful platformer, one of the first games to feature advertisements, in this case the red spot of 7-Up. Cool Spot can jump and attack by firing soda bubbles which can be shot in all directions and while jumping. Cool Spot can also cling to and climb on various things.In each level, the player must rescue other cool spots, who look exactly alike, from cages at the end of that level. The end of the level is not necessarily the point at the far right of the level map. In order to do so, the player is required to collect a certain number of "spots" that change (usually increase) as the game progresses. "Spots" are placed across the level in large quantities, and are the game's substitute for items such as Sonic the Hedgehog's gold rings (these were often used in this style of game, mostly for points). A player's health is monitored by a humorous Cool Spot face that gradually bends forward and will eventually fall from its position as damage occurs. Damage is taken by touching enemies, their projectiles, or certain level obstacles. Each level is played with a time limit. If the clock hits zero, a life is lost regardless of the player's health.
The game has no save feature but does use checkpoints in the form of flagpoles. Once passed, the flag raises and a trumpet sounds. If a player loses a life after reaching a checkpoint, the player can restart further in the game.
Awards
"Best Cartridge Music of the Year", 1993, Sega "Best Sound", 1993, Electronic Games Magazine
Region Difference
In the PAL release the 7-UP bottle was removed from the title sequence and was replaced by the same bottle without a logo because the U.K.'s mascot was different.
Critical Reception
Electronic Gaming Monthly issued the scores of 8,9,8,9 as well as the Editor's Choice Gold award adding, "...The levels are all spectacular with nice scenery and music to complement the action...The music and sounds are fitting...the game does get repetitive though".
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