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The Ren & Stimpy Show: Time Warp
North American cover art
Developer(s)Sculptured Software
Publisher(s)THQ
Director(s)Jeff Peters
SeriesThe Ren & Stimpy Show
Platform(s)Super Nintendo Entertainment System
ReleaseNovember 1994
Genre(s)Beat 'em up
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

The Ren & Stimpy Show: Time Warp is a beat 'em up video game developed by Sculptured Software and published by THQ for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. An adaptation of the Nickelodeon cartoon series The Ren & Stimpy Show, the plot involves the titular duo attempting to collect 47 million Gritty Kitty proofs of purchase in order to win a time machine from Muddy Mudskipper.

The game features ten levels based on episodes early episodes of the show and cooperative multiplayer. It was released in November 1994.[1] It received an overall lukewarm response from critics.

Gameplay

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The Ren & Stimpy Show: Time Warp features ten stages.[2] The game is a beat 'em up, consisting of basic attacks like Ren's slap and Stimpy's hairball attack. The game features some references to the show, such as "The Happy Happy Joy Joy Song".

Development and release

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Time Warp was developed by Sculptured Software with assistance from publisher THQ's Black Pearl Software division. Black Pearl was founded in 1992 by former Atari Corporation's executive Lawrence Siegel and was absorbed into THQ the following year.[3] Siegel recalled that THQ president Jack Friedman licensed as many intellectual properties as possible for game tie-ins during that period, including The Ren & Stimpy Show.[4] The game's director, Sculptured's Jeff Peters, stated that Time Warp was "a fun project" but wished there had been more time to work on it.[5] Time Warp was released for the SNES in November 1994. It was the third game based on The Ren & Stimpy Show released within one year.[1]

Reception

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The reviewers of Electronic Gaming Monthly praised the game's animations and various attacks, but stated that the controls "could be tweaked up a little more".[7] Next Generation reviewed the game, rating it one star out of five, and stated that "When Nickelodeon fired creator John Kricfalusi, the heart and soul were sucked out of the pair. This game puts the final nail in the coffin."[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Des Barres, Nick (November 1994). "Preview: Ren & Stimpy: Time Warp". GameFan. Vol. 2, no. 11. DieHard Gamers Club. p. 92. ISSN 1092-7212.
  2. ^ a b c Next Generation staff (April 1995). "Finals". Next Generation. No. 4. Imagine Media. p. 10. ISSN 1078-9693.
  3. ^ Kirrane, Simon; Nash, Jonathan (December 1993). "Cover Feature: Akira". Nintendo Game Zone. No. 14. Future plc. p. 19.
  4. ^ Yarwood, Jake (December 4, 2023). "INTERVIEW "It Was A Suicide Mission" - Larry Siegel Reflects On Atari's Failed War On Nintendo". Time Extension. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  5. ^ Kunkel, Bill; Yates, Laurie (August 1994). "Contemporary Toons". Electronic Games. Vol. 2, no. 11. Decker Publications. p. 27. ISSN 0730-6687.
  6. ^ Rad Automatic (December 1994). "CVG Review: Ren & Stimpy in the Time Warp". Computer and Video Games. No. 157. Future plc. p. 44. ISSN 0261-3697.
  7. ^ a b Semrad, Ed; Carpenter, Danyon; Manuel, Al; Williams, Ken; Weigand, Mike (November 1994). "Review Crew: Ren & Stimpy: Time Warp". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 64. Sendai Publishing. p. 40. ISSN 1058-918X.
  8. ^ Manny Lamanche (December 1994). "ProReview: The Ren & Stimpy Show: Time Warp". GamePro. No. 65. IDG. p. 164. ISSN 1042-8658.
  9. ^ Game Players staff (March 1995). "SNES Review: The Ren & Stimpy Show: Time Warp". Game Players. No. 69. Imagine Media. ISSN 1087-2779.
  10. ^ Hopkinson, Russell (March 1995). "Ren & Stimpy - Time Warp". Hyper. No. 16. nextmedia. p. 60. ISSN 1320-7458.
  11. ^ Atko; Josse (November 1994). "SNES Review: The Ren & Stimpy Show: Time Warp". Total!. No. 35. Future plc. p. 57. ISSN 0964-9352.
  12. ^ Ação Games staff (January 1995). "The Ren & Stimpy Show: Time Warp". Ação Games (in Portuguese). No. 75. Editora Azul. p. 28. ISSN 0104-1630.
  13. ^ Kunkel, Bill; Yates, Laurie (December 1994). "Cartridge: The Ren & Stimpy Show: Time Warp". Electronic Games. Vol. 3, no. 3. Decker Publications. p. 166. ISSN 0730-6687.
  14. ^ Eeuwens, Adam (February 1995). "Review: Ren & Stimpy: Time Warp". Power Unlimited (in Dutch). No. 18. VNU Media. p. 56. ISSN 0929-760X.
  15. ^ Butt, Ryan; Butt, Damien (January 1995). "Super NES Review: Ren & Stimpy: Time Warp". Super Gamer. No. 10. Paragon Publishing.
  16. ^ Hallock, Betty (January 1995). "SNES: The Ren & Stimpy Show: Time Warp". VideoGames - The Ultimate Gaming Magazine. No. 72. Larry Flynt Publications. p. 57. ISSN 1059-2938.
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