Each area is divided into multiple stages, and there’s a lot of them, maybe too many for a younger player. The reality is that those expecting the next big Genesis extravaganza are going to walk away disappointed, and the casual platforming fan is going to be pleasantly surprised. Even still they still throw in plenty of fun moments. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 0 0 The enemy sprites look good as well and it is easy to identify what each enemy to meant to be and I think that the overall aesthetic of the game is spot on as well. What few enemies are present pose little threat. The level design is pretty good overall. Considering just how clogged the genre was in 1993, I expected much more. Genre: Platformer Developer: Treasure Publisher: Sega of America Players: 1 Released: 1993. Coming on the heels of the incredible Gunstar Heroes, one would expect Treasure Land Adventure to be rife with the platforming and action magic that the company was quickly becoming famous for. Treasure took a questionable license and wrapped it around a generic platformer, and there’s nothing to applaud in that. To Ronald's surprise, its the piece of a treasure … In any other game it would be a thrilling following the different mechanics. Tags: Adventure, Arcade, Retro, Platformer, Emulator, Sega, Classic, More. He also has a magic scarf that functions like a grappling hook. Extra lives can be found by exploring the stage thoroughly and it really rewards players for going the extra mile by sometimes the player one or two extra lives in hard to reach areas. Most experienced gamers should be able to plow through this adventure in less than an hour, and the younger set shouldn’t be that far behind. Think of it as a Happy Meal without the toy. The whole experience is just too hum-drum to excite, and I found myself wondering if Treasure had shot its wad – at least momentarily – after Gunstar Heroes. All graphics, games, and other multimedia are copyrighted to their respective owners and authors. Gold is currency to purchase jewels and rings to restore health, continues, balloons to save you from pits and extra lives. This game ticks all of the boxes for a fun and interesting platformer and I never expected it to come from a McDonalds licensed game. To some extent that is for the better; you get a pretty good platformer starring a goofy character that is better than the majority of the mascot trash released in that era. While it is a title aimed at casual gamers there are still some Treasure elements in there for the hardcore gamers. The scarf can grab hooks, slide down rope, and pull you to higher ledges. While the license might make you think you will collect fries and burgers instead you collect gold. The game is quite interesting in the way it approaches extra lives and continues because the game starts out with giving the player 3 lives and no continues. Only the boss battles present any sort of challenge. McDonalds Treasure Land Adventure is a side scrolling platformer developed by Treasure and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis in 1993. The irritating thing is that the only way to do any damage to them is just after the fire off the contents of their bowels, and you’ll mostly find yourself taking a hit in the process. This paradox comes from the way in which Treasure Land does absolutely nothing to live up to the reputation of its famed creators, while at the same time doing nothing really wrong. Thanks again for the recommendation and onto the review. Ronald romps throughout all sorts of colorful stages, using his star magic to dispatch foes and his scarf to grab onto rings and sling around to higher platforms. All Images Used Under Fair Use. ), but I like to maintain an open mind, so I approached this task with but a single comforting thought: Sure, that might seem like something you’d hear from the raving fanboys that plague Internet message boards like so many termites, and while such skepticism may well be founded today, it wasn’t the case when Treasure Land Adventure was released. He first appeared in the early 1960s with a different design, which was featured in three commercials, before his design was changed to what he is today. Introduction McDonalds Treasure Land Adventure is a side scrolling platformer developed by Treasure and published by Sega for the… Genesis / 32X / SCD - McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure - The #1 source for video game sounds on the internet! Look on the bright side; how high can your expectations really be about a game based on a fast food personality? A short city street with a straight path takes longer than it should thanks to a sumo wrestler who stomps and alters the terrain. Copyright ©2018 Liam Piper. Anyone who remembers playing Contra III: The Alien Wars, Axelay, or Super Castlevania IV are quite familiar with the handiwork of the different members that eventually went on to form Treasure. Perhaps the only place where the famous Treasure shine does appear is in some of the boss battles. I would say it is even better than most. But for this title which is for a more casual gamer I can see how it would be frustrating. I think as well the option to edit the layout of the controller was also great because there were a lot of platformers that were released around this time that had a control scheme and the player would have to get used to it. McDonald’s Treasureland Adventure is a solid platformer from Treasure that sidelines the bombastic action they are known for to focus on platforming.