TaleSpin (video game)
{{short description|1991 video game}}
{{for|the NES and Game Boy game|TaleSpin (Capcom video game)}}
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{{Infobox VG
|title = TaleSpin
|image = TaleSpin 1991 video game cover.webp
|caption =
|developer = Radiance Software (TG-16)
Sega InterActive (Genesis, Game Gear)
|composer = Scott Etherton (TG-16)
Paul Gadbois (Genesis, Game Gear)
|series = TaleSpin
|released = TurboGrafx-16 {{vgrelease|NA|1991}} Genesis {{vgrelease|NA|November 1992|EU|1992}} Game Gear {{vgrelease|NA|March 1993|EU|1993}}
|genre = Action
|platform = Genesis, Game Gear, TurboGrafx-16
}}
TaleSpin is a platform game for the Sega Genesis, TurboGrafx-16, and Game Gear. It is based on the Disney animated series of the same name. Sega released the game on the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis in 1992 and Game Gear in 1993. NEC made its own game for their TurboGrafx-16 system in 1991.{{cite news|title=Fans Of Talespin Cartoons Can Look Forward To More Fun|work=Chicago Tribune|date=1992-01-10|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1992/01/10/fans-of-talespin-cartoons-can-look-forward-to-more-fun/|access-date=2014-03-26}}
Plot
This game involves the adventures of Baloo and Kit Cloudkicker, two bears delivering cargo for Rebecca Cunningham, another bear. However, Shere Khan, the evil tiger tycoon, wants to put Rebecca out of business, so he hires air pirates, led by Don Karnage, to do his dirty work.
In the Sega Genesis and Game Gear games, Baloo and Kit face up against Shere Khan's company in a contest to earn a lifetime work contract from the city of Cape Suzette.
In the TurboGrafx game, Louie tells Baloo of an ancient artifact, the pieces of which are scattered across the road.
Gameplay
=Mega Drive/Genesis=
The Sega Mega Drive/Genesis version of the game is a platform game for up to two players, playing as either Baloo or Kit. The aim of each level is to collect at least 10 cargo boxes in order to open the exit.
=TurboGrafx-16=
The TurboGrafx version is also a platform game, in which players play as Baloo. There is also a bonus level where players control the Sea Duck pulling Kit behind him.
=Game Gear=
The Game Gear version is a platform game, similar to the Mega Drive/Genesis version, in which players can again control either Baloo or Kit and have to collect cargo boxes through the levels.
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| CVG = SMD: 75/100{{cite magazine|url=https://archive.org/details/Computer_and_Video_Games_Issue_0138/page/96/mode/2up?q=%22Harley%27s+Humongous+Adventure%22|title=TaleSpin|date=May 1993|magazine=Computer and Video Games|issue=138|page=96|accessdate=July 16, 2021}}
| rev1 = Mega Zone
| rev1Score = GG: 80/100{{Cite journal |last=Waring |first=Adam |date=July 1993 |title=Takespin Review |url=https://archive.org/details/megazoneau29/page/n33/mode/2up |journal=Mega Zone |issue=29 |pages=35}}
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See also
References
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External links
- {{moby game|id=/disneys-talespin|name=TaleSpin (Sega)}}
- {{moby game|id=/disneys-talespin__|name=TaleSpin (Turbografx)}}
- [http://www.animationsource.org/talespin/en/custom/&id_film=9&nump=1340 TaleSpin Games]
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Category:Tiger Electronics handheld games
Category:Video games about bears
Category:Video games based on animated television series
Category:Video games developed in the United States
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