Kid Klown in Crazy Chase Longplay (SNES) [50 FPS]

Developed and published by Kemco in 1994. Follow me on Twitter:   / al82_retro   Add me on Google+:
Please Note: I've included all three endings - bad and neutral endings appear after the final credits. The 3D revolution might have been well under way in '94, but it was games such as Kid Klown that proved that there was still life in the old 16-bit machines yet. Kid Klown is sent on a mission to rescue King Klown's daughter, Honey, who has been kidnapped by the the notorious Blackjack. The objective is to guide Kid through five stages of slapstick action in order to retrieve the four playing cards hidden inside some of the floating balloons found on each stage. Collecting all four cards will reward Kid with a key to Honey's cage. If Kid manages to collect all four cards on the first attempt, he will also be rewarded with a Honey Heart; collecting all five hearts will unlock the best ending. Should Kid fail to collect any of the cards, he will be forced to retry the stage and can no longer get the best ending. The challenge then is to make sure you collect all cards on the first attempt. Collecting cards might not seem so tough, but Blackjack has planted a bomb at the end of each stage that must be defused. Each stage is a race against time as Kid must try to outrun the burning fuse wire and reach the goal line before the bomb can explode. As one might expect from a game involving clowns, many misfortunes can befall Kid as you help him progress through each stage. Numerous traps have been laid by Blackjack to block progress and prevent Kid from reaching the bomb in time. Much of the game's charm centres on Kid's misery as he trips, falls and gets blown up in a variety of ways. Access to bonus areas are hidden on each stage, each of which can reward Kid with a power-up, such as increased recovery time from traps or anti-slip shoes. I found some of the bonus areas during this longplay, but I'm not sure I found them all. Bonus games are available between stages and these give Kid a chance to reclaim energy that might have been lost in the previous stage. The two games available are whack-a-mole and air hockey, both of which are nicely realised and simple to control. Much of the challenge in Kid Klown comes from the time pressure of trying to reach the end of the stage under a time limit and attempting to find all the cards. It's impossible to go back for missed balloon, so expect to replay the stages multiple times until you become an expert. The game boasts some excellent graphics and sound and is really good fun. I can't say that there is much replay value once you've beaten the game, although a "hard mode" does become available. However, the game is great fun for as long as it lasts and is sure to impress anyone looking over your shoulder whilst playing. #retrogaming