Feel a little wacky. Then join Yakko, Wakko, and Dot in Animaniacs. This 1994–1995 release, developed by Konami, became a popular franchise of video games following the wacked out cartoon series on television. This single player, platform style game, developed for SNES and Sega Mega Drive / Genesis gaming systems, have very different gamplays for the systems. In the Genesis version, the Warner Brothers and Sister are attempting to try to get closer to their all time favorite movie stars by opening a movie memorabilia store. However, they must first obtain four objects form different movie sets. There are seven stages in this game with each level containing an object at the ending after defeating the level boss. Each level has a specific time limit and the characters can move forward, backwards, and side to side. The movements display the true uniqueness in this side-scrolling game. There are health indicators and a number of lives that increase by obtaining either a hundred stars or a small golden form of the character’s face. Their health indicators are located at the top of the screen. Another portion of the game shows Pinky and the Brain plotting to conquer the world by deciding to steal the script of the “Greatest Movie ever” while it was under development. The CEO, however, asks the Warner Brothers and Sister to retrieve all 24 pages of the script.
The SNES version of Animaniacs does not have a health bar, lives, or special abilities. The game ends when all the characters are captured. The game also offers power ups in a slot machine style at the bottom of the screen. Once the player receives enough coins it can be used to make the character invincible or back to life. During the game, you will come across small robots with white block heads, red bodies, and yellow appendages. These robots work for Pinky and the Brain. This single player, Konami creation consists of six levels: Fantasy Studio, Sci-Fi Studio, Aquatic Studio, Adventure Studio, the Water Tower, and the Editing Room.