The Wild Thornberrys: Rambler

The Wild Thornberrys: Rambler is an action adventure game based on Nickelodeon's The Wild Thornberrys animated series. The game was developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Mattel Interactive. It was released for Microsoft Windows in August 2000 and Game Boy Color in November 2000.[1]

The Wild Thornberrys: Rambler
Developer(s)Vicarious Visions
Publisher(s)Mattel Interactive
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Game Boy Color
ReleaseAugust 7, 2000 (PC)
November 2000 (GBC)
Genre(s)Action

Summary

The PC version contains five mouse and keyboard controlled mini-games themed to different countries and characters from the show, including: Eliza’s Ice Hopper, Darwin’s Another Vine Mess, Donnie’s Bug Quest, Debbie’s Monkey Chaser, and Nigel’s Boomerang Tango.[2]

The Game Boy Color version consists of six side-scrolling platformer and mini-game levels, also based on different locations and characters from the television series. This version offers a multiplayer boardgame mode via the Game Link Cable accessory.[3]

Critical reception

The game received mixed to negative reviews. IGN gave the game a rating of 40/100.[3] Nintendo Power gave the game a 2 out of 5.[4]

References
  1. "Mattel Interactive Ships Its First Ever PC Game Based On Nickelodeon's the Wild Thornberrys". Business Wire. Berkshire Hathaway. August 7, 2000. Archived from the original on August 18, 2000. Retrieved June 12, 2019 – via Yahoo.com.
  2. "The Wild Thornberrys: Rambler for Windows (2000)". MobyGames. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  3. "The Wild Thornberrys: Rambler - Game Boy Color - IGN". au.ign.com. Retrieved 2014-09-01.
  4. "The Wild Thornberrys: Rambler Critic Reviews for Game Boy Color - GameFAQs". gamefaqs.com. Retrieved 2014-09-01.
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