I've
never played the
Sega Genesis version of this game, but the
Atari Lynx version is
super-rad. It features
kool graphics and some really
fun gameplay options. But, the most
amazing part of this
game is the up to 8-player co-operative
play option. Unfortunately, it's very hard to find
8 people with a working
Atari Lynx and a copy of the
cart.
Released in
1990, Todd's
Adventures in
Slime World is yet another example of an
Epyx masterpiece.
Story:
The adventurer,
Todd, finds a world made entirely of slime and
goo and decides to
explore. Slime is hazardous to Todd's health but, fortunately, there are lots of
water pools where he can
wash and special
items that can help him out.
Game Options:
Adventure #1: Easy
- They say that this part of Slime World is easier than others, but it is still
dangerous! Find the
exit!
Adventure #2: Exploration
- The
ship was destroyed in orbit! A
rescue ship has been called, but you have to get to it first!
(This level is HUGE.)
Adventure #3: Action
- The ship was destroyed in orbit over the worst part of Slime World! You must find the rescue ship!
Adventure #4: Suspense
- Slime World is about to
melt! Find mushrooms to delay
meltdown by 1 minute! Find the exit.
Adventure #5: Logic
- Your ship has been
damaged, and your
gun is useless! You have only your wits to save you from certain doom!
The tools, monsters, etc. are restored after you die.
Adventure #6: Arcade
- There are no
restarts in this adventure, so just get as far as you can!
Types of Slime:
Normal Slime (
green)
Slippery Slime - Walk on this and you slide. You can't climb it.
Sticky Slime (brown) - Walk on this and you slow down. You can't jump off it.
Bouncy Slime (red) - Jump on it and you bounce.
Items:
Gun
Powerup - Makes your gun
shoot triple shots for a while.
Slime Bait - Attracts
monsters.
Slime Shield - Protects you from being slimed for a while.
Mega Bomb - Destroys everything in a room, including water pools and gems.
Cleanser - Changes a slime pool into a water pool.
Jet Pack - Allows you to fly. If you
fly into a pool it
explodes like a mega bomb.
Be careful!
Slime Gun - Makes your gun shoot slime for a while, or until you wash.
(only in ComLynx mode)
Computer Map - Displays all explored rooms.
Pop! -
Self destruct mechanism if you get stuck.
Slime Gem (blue) - Worth lots of points and cleans you up a little.
Super Slime Gem (red) - Worth huge
points, cleans you up, starts a slime shield and powers up your gun.
Mushroom - Reestablishes Slime World to keep it from melting.
(only in Suspense option)
Boogers - Shower from monsters when they explode. They
stick when they hit you and can be
washed off with water.
Red Boogers - Kill you even if you have your shield on. Happen when blood-flies die or when you shoot a super slime gem.
Drips -
Drip from ceiling. They
sting but don't stick.
Monsters:
Snapper
Hidden Snapper
Octospid
Redeyes
Maggots
Drools
Flyhead
Groach
Spitter
Tapeworm
Scab
Blood-fly
Zit
Mildew
Headsucker
Blob
Cyclops
Geyser
Blood-groach
Graphics:
Todd checking computer map:
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