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The 1980s brought what many consider the golden age of video games. It was a time the NES ruled the living room, and publishers around the world started a number of game franchises that thrive to this day. With the browser gaming scene gaining so much attention now, many retro-minded folks are creating new experiences based on the games that made lasting impressions on the masses. This is where Abobo’s Big Adventure comes into play, toying with our fuzzy memories of the past in much the same way Super Mario Crossover did.
Abobo, for the uninitiated, was a brutish side character who appeared in a number of Battletoads and Double Dragon games back in the glory days of gaming. He never did too much apart from looking mean and being dumb, so naturally he received a number of poundings over the years. Well, now it’s Abobo’s time to shine. His adventure is largely a sidescrolling brawler similar to the games he previously appeared in, only now, everything’s all mixed up and crazy. Instead of just beating up street thugs, you’ll also encounter goombas. Instead of moving to an alleyway for the next stage, you’ll get sucked down a toilet and have to swim through a water level from Super Mario Bros. (where enemies from Mega Man block your way, of all things). It’s anything but ordinary, but that wackiness is exactly what makes the game so darn fun.
Abobo’s Big Adventure looks and feels just like a game from 1985, but with many elements pulled in from other games. It’s a visual treat and a nostalgic trip back in time, not to mention being fun, challenging, and hilarious all at once. Sit down and be prepared for the 80s to wash over you like a neon-colored mist!
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