Sega/Shin Force |  Sega Saturn Review Sega/Shin Force > Systems > Sega Saturn > Games > Mr Bones Mr Bones | Review Reviewed 01.29.2009 Publisher Sega Developer Zono Inc. Format 1x CD Origin Import / Domestic Available Jun. 27, 1997 (Japan) Oct. 18, 1996 (USA) Exclusive Yes Difficulty Normal Dimensions 2D View Side / Multi Genre Action / Platform Player(s) 1 Options 3D Pad Backup Requires n/a Importable n/a Intro      > In this unique action/platform game you play the part of a hero, Mr Bones -- a dead blues musician resurrected from the grave.  The bad news is you're part of DaGoulian's evil undead army, and they don't much appreciate your delusions of grandeur.  It's your mission to thwart his evil plans of world domination by defeating his minions throughout over 20 unique levels. Graphics      > For its time, the visuals in Mr Bones are excellent.  Nice and smooth animation coupled with pseudo-3D effects.  It's funny how your skeleton-character loses bones as you take damage.  The first level reminds me of Dracula for Sega CD (which I thoroughly enjoyed).  Throw in the over-the-top FMV cut-scenes and you have a nice graphical combination to tell a mildly interesting story. Control      > Just about every level in Mr Bones is a new mini-game in itself.  The level of diversity is almost unparalleled.  You can do everything from jump over obstacles to jamming a guitar solo; playing an Asteroids clone to pounding a drum solo.  It's all here and it controls spot-on. Sound      > The original music by blues guitarist Ronnie Montrose is a perfect match.  A perfect example of music that can raise the level of satisfaction in a game.  On the other hand, the sound effects are adequate and certainly do not detract. Fun      > The first time I played through this game I kept thinking, how do they keep coming up with all these different levels?  The guitar jam level is serious fun and way ahead of its time, especially when you consider Mr Bones was released ages before Guitar Hero.  Action platform games just don't get much better than this. Bottom Line      > Mr Bones epitomizes Sega's ability to bring fresh ideas to their own consoles.  Something the "New" Sega has been searching for.  This game has everything from diverse gameplay to an A++ soundtrack.  It's a must-play for Saturn owners. Ratings Overall: 8.8 | Graphics: 8.5 | Control: 8.5 | Sound: 10 | Fun: 8.0 ~ Shinobi ~ Screenshots / Pix [ MORE PIX >> ] [ << BACK ][ TOP /\ ][ FORWARD >> ]