Cool Spot
1993 · Platform · Genesis
Overview
Cool Spot (1993) is Virgin Games' platformer starring Spot, the 7 Up mascot, who rescues his caged friends by collecting spots. It sold a million copies.
Deep Dive
Spot jumps, throws soda bubbles at enemies and climbs by jumping against surfaces. In each level he has to collect a set number of spots to free a caged Spot, and each level has a time limit. His health is shown by a Spot face that sags as he takes damage. Flagpoles act as checkpoints, and hidden letters spelling 7 Up's slogan "UNCOLA" earn continues.
Developer Story
David Bishop and Bill Anderson designed the game, David Perry programmed it and Tommy Tallarico composed the music. Virgin released it for the Genesis in April 1993, followed by Super NES, Master System, Amiga and Game Boy versions.
Did You Know?
- It came out at a time when other brand mascots, such as Chester Cheetah and the Noid, were also getting their own games.
- The sequel, Spot Goes to Hollywood, followed in 1995.
Sources & further reading
- Cool Spot — Wikipedia
