Another beautiful afternoon, and we’ve got our snack stash and NES ready to go. Today, we’re tackling Home Alone, based on the film! I remember those cheesy 8-bit tunes from the TV commercials. Ready to give it a whirl, GamerFan?
Absolutely! It’s a quirky tie-in, for sure. Kevin McAllister’s got his work cut out with Harry and Marv on the loose. Let’s see how this game compares to more well-known titles.
Alright, let’s dive in. So, Kevin has to set traps to stop the Wet Bandits. My first impression? This game doesn’t scream ‘critical acclaim.’ It’s more like ‘help, I’m trapped in an 8-bit nightmare!’ Let’s talk about those graphics.
Oh, definitely. You mean those slightly creepy, day-glo sprites of Kevin and the Wet Bandits? They look like they’ve wandered out of the uncanny valley. And every room in the house seems like it belongs to a different dimension. It’s a charming 8-bit mess.
Right? It’s as if they turned Kevin’s house into an MC Escher painting. The controls are, let’s say, ‘retro-tricky,’ with random items scattered everywhere. Did you know you can turn on TVs to distract the Wet Bandits? That’s some cutting-edge 1991 tech right there.
Speaking of tech, let’s not forget the sporadic pop-ups in our gameplay review.
Wet Bandit
I do appreciate the authentic traps. Marbles and toys, just like in the movie. Spoiler alert the game’s ending gives us that anti-climactic sense of closure where Kevin… survives another restless night.
Exactly, if we can even call it a ‘final boss’ encounter. You spend the entire game avoiding Harry and Marv, who act more like aimless NPCs than real threats. When you finally finish, it’s mostly a sigh of relief—’well, that’s done.’ It doesn’t match the adrenaline of taking down Dr. Wily in Mega Man.
And let’s talk about replay value—thinner than Marv’s wet bandit plot. The single-player mode drags with repetitive actions. Multiplayer? Non-existent, like a side-scrolling ghost town.
For all its flaws, this game is part of NES history and gaming culture. But if you’re a completionist, hitting 100% in this game is less a brag and more a survival badge. Here’s a tip: place traps in high-traffic areas like staircases to boost your score.
Great tip! And hey, we played it, endured it, laughed at its frustrations, and came out stronger. There’s something almost noble about that journey.
Spoken like a true gaming philosopher, RetroGamer84. Here’s to Kevin McAllister, Bethesda’s early days, and the endless nostalgia of our NES. Ready to cleanse our gaming palate with Zelda or Metroid next?
Home Alone
Absolutely! Let’s leave the Wet Bandits to their eternal bumbling and explore the enchanting plains of Hyrule or the corridors of Zebes. Alright, power down Home Alone and reboot with a true classic. And remember, keep your 8-bit friends close and your nostalgia closer.
To new adventures, then. The NES might be an 8-bit machine, but it offers a limitless realm of gaming memories. Until our next mission, Home Alone goes on the ‘played-and-survived’ list.
You can also read the Villain View for Home Alone here!
