Trevor McFur in the Crescent Galaxy (Jaguar) Playthrough [4K]

"Trevor McFur in the Crescent Galaxy", released in 1993, is a space-themed side-scrolling shooter developed by Atari Corporation for the Atari Jaguar console. Playing as Corporal Trevor McFur, a talking Cheetah, players embark on a mission to save the Crescent Galaxy from the villainous Odd-It, who seeks to impose his peculiar brand of oddness upon everything. The game offers four distinct missions, each represented by a moon orbiting the planet Cosmolite. Players can tackle these missions in any order they choose. Piloting Trevor's ship through space and moon stages, players must contend with a variety of enemies and bosses, utilizing power-ups to upgrade their weaponry. The game boasts a diverse array of special attacks, about ten different weapons can be collected, and some of them are quite unusual. The ship handles well, offering responsive controls and a sense of empowerment. One notable feature of the game is its vibrant and colorful graphics, which take full advantage of the Atari Jaguar's advanced hardware capabilities. The game features detailed backgrounds and smooth animations, but enemy designs and backgrounds often fall short, lacking cohesion and atmosphere. Overall, "Trevor McFur in the Crescent Galaxy" offers a fair challenge and moments of satisfaction upon completion. However, the absence of in-game music and lackluster sound effects detract from the overall experience. It manages to deliver some enjoyable moments and interesting ideas, even if the game feels incomplete, and is worth a look for fans of classic side-scrolling shooters.