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J.J. Squawkers

Developer: Athena Publisher: Able Corporation
December 1993
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#83 for 1993
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Karasukun was very tired because of much fighting. He is looking back at his memorable adventure and is returning home to his lovely home.
The art design in Squawkers is astounding. It's a type of vibrant childish psychedelia comparable to Pu-Li-Ru-La. Level 2 is so beautiful.
The game plays fine, but that isn't really the point. You get into this game because the art designers were on some deep shit and you want to see the fruition of their talents. I genuinely think this is one of the best looking sidescrollers ever. The soundtrack is also gorgeous and fittingly psychedelic.
As far as playing the game is concerned, it's fine but nothing too special. A bit like a more casual (and in my opinion, better) Ghouls n ghosts. The weapon system can be a bit annoying and there are some cheap bits, but there's also a lot of cool ideas here. Stage 3 with all the boxes, for example. The difficulty isn't very high unless you got a shit weapon for the boss rush. The controls are lacking in freedom and favor mashing the shot button, but I guess there's a case to be made that it's alright for the game. It's not the best, but it gets the job done. While the level design has many ideas, there's actually only 4 real levels in the game, the 5th is a boss rush and then the game loops. Although to be fair, the boss rush is so fucking visually insane that I still like it. The second loop has different colors and stuff, and is an overall fresh look for an already amazing looking game.
Squawkers is an artistic accomplishment that will affect players with the right tastes. Others might think it too gaudy. I just wish the gameplay was a bit tighter to bring the game to the next level.
Now, I must excuse myself, as I am about to return home to my lovely home.
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eliottstaten J.J. Squawkers 2024-03-16T19:59:49Z
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hevykofe J.J. Squawkers 2024-01-14T07:02:32Z
Arcade
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electr8r J.J. Squawkers 2024-01-08T20:37:48Z
2024-01-08T20:37:48Z
5.0
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nbatman J.J. Squawkers 2023-07-22T03:17:08Z
2023-07-22T03:17:08Z
5.0
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FleegalFlargel J.J. Squawkers 2023-05-29T09:42:35Z
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Indexxx J.J. Squawkers 2023-05-27T13:05:44Z
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Hyeronymous_Rock J.J. Squawkers 2023-04-14T09:25:36Z
Arcade
2023-04-14T09:25:36Z
2.5
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hellobankofamerica J.J. Squawkers 2022-12-23T00:32:58Z
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Kishinev J.J. Squawkers 2022-12-15T03:31:44Z
Arcade
2022-12-15T03:31:44Z
3.5
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Regal_Throes J.J. Squawkers 2022-09-12T01:37:43Z
2022-09-12T01:37:43Z
7.5
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MegaDriveGirl J.J. Squawkers 2022-07-30T03:25:49Z
2022-07-30T03:25:49Z
7.0
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MouseSeggi J.J. Squawkers 2022-03-14T07:40:29Z
Arcade
2022-03-14T07:40:29Z
4.5
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1-2 players
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  • hazardintherain 2021-01-24 22:47:27.149493+00
    bonkers and very fun
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  • slib 2021-08-13 21:01:32.280943+00
    One of the most stylish games I have played in a good while
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