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Review of Cheesy on PlayStation

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Oct 1996
Cover image of Cheesy on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 04 Oct 1996
Genre: Platformer
Developer: CTA Developments
Publisher: Ocean Software

Introduction

Once upon a time in the land of video games, where pixels danced and consoles hummed, there was a little mouse named Cheesy. He wasn't just any ordinary mouse; he was the star of his own platform game. And if you think about it, that makes total sense-who wouldn't want to control the adventures of a cheese-obsessed rodent as he escaped from the clutches of a mad scientist? Introducing 'Cheesy,' a game that promises as many twists and turns as a block of Gouda on a rollercoaster.

Gameplay

In 'Cheesy', players control our fearless friend Cheesy after he escapes from a mad scientist's castle-because what's more terrifying than a rodent in bondage? With the goal of gathering magical spell ingredients to teleport out, Cheesy navigates through levels filled with alien creatures, traps, and what can only be described as a laundry list of excruciatingly hilarious obstacles. The gameplay alternates between 2D and 3D styles, leading to confusion that could leave even seasoned gamers scratching their heads. Cheesy can jump, bounce, and battle through various enemies, but watch out! His controls are as slippery as cheese on a hot summer day-sometimes too responsive, other times totally uncooperative, like that friend who always eats the last slice.

Graphics

Visually, 'Cheesy' features graphics stalwartly, some might say 'artistically', reminiscent of a student project from a college art class, where the assignment was to make a cartoon with maximum cheese-factor. Everything appears bright and colorful (unless you end up in one of the darker parts of the castle-good luck telling what's happening there). Unlike a fine wine, the visuals don't get better with age; they resemble a cartoonish nightmare from the 90s that both delights and horrifies. Overall, 'Cheesy's' visuals may not win any Oscars, but they give a vintage charm that's hard to forget.

Conclusion

To wrap it all up-much like a nice slice of Swiss cheese-'Cheesy' provides an experience that's full of holes but also delivers an odd sense of satisfaction. Whether you'll love it or hate it, one thing is for sure: you're in for a cheesy ride. It's not every day you get to play as a mouse dodging traps and aliens, after all. If you're in the mood for a quirky nostalgia trip, give this one a whirl-but if you expect smooth controls and flawless design, maybe stick to your current favorite...or just stick to regular cheese.

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