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Review of 40 Winks on PlayStation

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Nov 1999
Cover image of 40 Winks on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 6.5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 14 Nov 1999
Genre: Platformer
Developer: Eurocom Entertainment Software
Publisher: GT Interactive

Introduction

Welcome to a world where sweet dreams meet mischievous nightmares. '40 Winks' tosses you into a sleepover with two charming kids, Ruff and Tumble, who are on a quest to rescue the titular Winks-those cute little guardians of your dreams. Let's be honest, if you thought dreams of getting meaty burritos or a world full of ice cream were wild, wait until you meet the HoodWinks! Strap in, because this review is going to be as wild as a toddler on a sugar rush!

Gameplay

So, what's the scoop with '40 Winks'? You jump, you dodge, and you generally kick the butts of various horrifying enemies, while trying to collect enough 'cogs' to unlock doors and save the day. The game features six uniquely themed worlds that take you from creepy castles to the depths of the ocean, and even outer space! That's right, you'll have aliens yelling 'Ooga booga' in no time. Each world has three levels, plus a final boss that might just have you answering existential questions about your life choices. And if you want to really show off your jetpacking skills, you can race flying through the sky like you're trying to catch the ice cream truck on a hot summer day!

Graphics

Okay, let's talk graphics. Picture this: if colorful candyland had a baby with a twisted nightmare, you'd get the visuals of '40 Winks.' The environments are cartoonish and vibrant while the character animations are as fluid as butter sliding down a hot pancake. You almost expect to hear tropical music each time Ruff and Tumble do their nifty little dances. Sure, there are a few graphical hiccups that remind you this is a game from the '90s, but overall? It's a pixel party and everyone's invited!

Conclusion

In conclusion, '40 Winks' isn't exactly the crown jewel of platformers; it's more of a quirky sidekick-think of it as that fun, slightly awkward friend who can't dance but keeps the party alive. You'll cringe at the bosses and chuckle at the silly antics. While you may not remember it as vividly as your first crush, it's still an entertaining romp through the land of dreams. So if you're up for an adventure that's wholesome and wacky, grab your controller, dim the lights, and prepare for some wonderful silliness! Just don't forget to save your progress, or you might wake up to a nightmare of losing all that precious game time!

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