Inspector Gadget - Operation Madkactus (GB) (Inspector Gadget - Operation Madkactus (GB))

Member Name: thole09

Product:	Inspector Gadget - Operation Madkactus (GB)
Date:	19/04/09 (17 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Gameplay, Graphics

Disadvantages: Some difficulty

"Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkatus" is a video game released for the Gameboy Color console in 2001 by Unisoft. It is based on the popular children's cartoon character Inspector Gadget. In the United States, the game received a rating of "E" by the ESRB panel which deemed it suitable for all ages.

The gameplay reflects a typical platform release. Inspector Gadget responds to a case regarding the disappearance of Happykactus' customer base, and is notified that the henchmen of M.A.D. are behind the case. Included in this game are Inspector Gadget's niece Penny and dog Brian, and are accessible by the player in instances where their specific character attributes are required. Penny is required to make use of the various computer terminals which unlock a secret mini-game and Brian has the highest leaps to access the harder to reach platforms. The player will likely find him or herself switching bewtween the characters frequently throughout each stage. There is a total of fifteen stages to complete by the player and each divulge further into the henchmen's secret lair located on the fictional island of Awoo-lwoo. There is some difficulty in this title but the majority of it spawns from deciding what character to use in what situation. Some similarities between the three could be apparent but only one is likely suitable for a specific task.

The graphics of this title are excellent and show good detailing efforts on behalf of the developers. Each character looks accurate to their fully animated counterparts and retain all of their typical attire and colouring. The background sections are also of a good, detailed quality with numerous effects implemented well. I particularly liked the outdoor scenes and the sharpness seen in the clouds which occupy the sky. The musical scores in this game change with each passing stage and are all of a higher quality in composition.

Overall, I would recommend Inspector Gadget to prospective buyers. It combines excellent graphics with excellent gameplay and would likely be seen as appealing to fans of the series.

Summary: Thumbs up