Adventures of Lolo

Review - Submitted: April/14/2010

Submitted by: Joey

Introduction
Adventures of Lolo is a classic puzzle game for the NES that was also released on the Wii's Virtual Console.
The series is known in  Japan as Eggerland, and was first released on the MSX, an old computer. It has spun a few sequels, but this was the series entrance into the western market.

Graphics
Not very advanced for the NES, nothing that pushes the system. But not cheaply done, the graphics get the job done. You clearly know what everything is, where you are, and you don't get confused because of the graphics, like you may on other NES games. Lolo the main character, is just a blue ball, a simply design, but works quite well, very adorable I think. The enemies look cool and unique. And the environment for what it is, is clearly defined for what it is.
This is for the in game graphics, the game also has some cut-scenes at the start and end, which are pretty nice, and just add to the graphical score.
Graphics: 7/10

Interactivity
The gameplay is just terrific. Your objective is to collect all the heart containers in a level, which open a chest, which once opened and went to, opens the door to the room. You must figure out how to do all this while avoiding the enemies in the level. Some move around at you, some stay stationary but will freeze and kill you if you pass by their line of sight. Some stay dormant until you get all the heart containers. Some just block you. There are things in the environment which add to the challenge, trees which cannot be passed, yet enemies can attack through, rocks which cannot be passed, yet cannot be attacked through, blocks which can be moved, water that can sometimes be passed, sand which slows your speed, grass which some enemies cannot enter.

There are 50 levels of perplexity. The first time through this game you will probably be stuck on a few levels, trying over and over to figure out just how to beat that level. You can just get sucked right into this game, thinking about how to beat a level when you're not playing it. Not wanting to stop until you just beat the game.
Interactivity: 9/10

Sound
Basic, but I like it. Nice little repeating background music over and over. It suits it well, but you may get easily sick of it after a little while. Not much soundfx, some basic ones which work well.

Sound: 5.5/10

Multiplayer
There is no multiplayer.

Replayability
Depends on your memory I guess. It's not a game you will beat, and then a week or two later replay. Since you'll just remember how to beat each level and zoom right by, not much fun. But you may play it, have a blast, and a few years later replay it, forgetting how to beat most if not all levels. I've replayed it a few times, every time it seems to get easier. I doubt I'd really play it again just for fun now, but it was loads of fun the first couple times.

Replayability: 2.5/10

Control
Good control. Move Lolo up,down,left,right with the dpad, and press a button to shoot a shot if you have one, or build a bridge. Basic controls, but that's all the game needs. Also the button to restart a level if you've made a mistake and need to start over.

Control: 10/10

Overall
Adventures of Lolo is a classic, a great puzzle game. If you're like puzzle games, then you should like this one a real classic.

Overall: 8.5/10

Conclusion
Adventures of Lolo is a great puzzler. And if you like it, you should have loads of fun on the 2nd and 3rd game for the NES. Which have more rooms/levels and are harder. This may become high on your top games list, and when you see Lolo and Lala from this game show up in Kirby games, you may get a little smile, knowing their roots.