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1995 · BlueSky Software · Action · Platformer

Desert Demolition

Sega exclusive

Play either the Road Runner OR Wile E. Coyote in this unique side-scroller that is just like an interactive Saturday morning cartoon.

Released
1995
Platforms
Sega Genesis
Genres
ActionPlatformer
Developers
BlueSky Software
Publishers
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Modes
Single-player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action
Country
United States
Age ratings
ESRB E
Languages
English

About

Desert Demolition Starring Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote is a platform video game developed by BlueSky Software and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. The game was released in North America in February 1995 and in Europe on April 21, 1995. The game is based around Wile E.

Coyote and the Road Runner, who are the game's player characters and are tasked with playing through a series of levels as they respectively pursue and evade the other. The game was re-released as part of the Sega Mega Hits range in September 1997.

Keywords

  • based on - tv show
  • side-scrolling
  • multiple protagonists
  • traps
  • cartoony
  • anthropomorphism
  • platform exclusive
  • protagonist's name in the title
  • non-humanoid protagonist
  • non-player character
  • sega channel
  • tie-in

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The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

Desert Demolition is a platform game in which the player can choose to control either the Road Runner or Wile E. Coyote for the game's duration. , while Wile E. can repeatedly capture the Road Runner with the aid of special ACME gadgets.

The Road Runner has the ability to use his signature beeping vocalization to startle Wile E. if he is positioned behind him, while Wile E. can pounce in an effort to capture the Road Runner. Both characters can run in a short burst of speed by using "Turbo Boost" icons scattered within the levels.

Reception

Desert Demolition received average critical reception. GamePro's Captain Squideo called it "a lightweight frolic", commenting that playing as the Road Runner is one-dimensional and overly easy, but playing as Wile E. Coyote offers a varied gameplay experience with humorous animations. Electronic Gaming Monthly's four editors unanimously panned the game, saying that the graphics and animation are outstanding but that poor control made it frustrating and unenjoyable.

Next Generation stated that the game "the humor and feel of the Warner Brothers' classic like no other", remarking that playing as Wile E. Coyote was a more varied and enjoyable experience than playing as the Road Runner. They commended the game's animation and sound effects, but noted its short length and low difficulty. Sam Hickman and Richard Leadbetter of Sega Magazine criticized the game for its lack of originality.

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

PlatformReleasedRegions
Sega Genesis31 December 1995Brazil · North America 31 December 1995

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