Inspector Gadget: Mad Time Party
- September 15, 2023
- Smart Tale Games
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Reviews
- The game features a nostalgic open-world hub that allows exploration reminiscent of the original Inspector Gadget series.
- The soundtrack includes a new rendition of the iconic Inspector Gadget theme song, enhancing the nostalgic experience.
- The character designs and overall aesthetic closely resemble the animated counterparts, appealing to fans of the series.
- The gameplay consists mainly of repetitive and simplistic mini-games, lacking depth and variety.
- The single-player campaign is short, with many players completing it in under four hours, leading to a feeling of being underwhelmed.
- Technical issues such as lag and crashes have been reported, detracting from the overall experience.
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a standout soundtrack, including a new rendition of the iconic Inspector Gadget theme by Jean Chalopin's daughter, which many players appreciate. While one song is noted as enjoyable, it can become repetitive, and the overall composition evokes nostalgia for Shuki Levy's original work on the animated series. However, the voice acting and other audio elements have received negative feedback.
“The soundtrack is fire, and yes, it has the legendary Haim Saban/Shuki Levy composed Inspector Gadget theme song playing on the main menu (which is a new rendition by Jean Chalopin's daughter).”
“The voice acting is awful, the animations are bad, the lighting is broken; there's one song that is nice but does get annoying.”
“The rest of the soundtrack is very reminiscent of Shuki Levy's music from the original Inspector Gadget animated series.”
“The rest of the soundtrack is very reminiscent of Shuki Levy's music from the original Inspector Gadget animated series.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is minimal, primarily revolving around the four areas of town being overrun by m.a.d., with little narrative depth. However, it features several inside jokes and references from the original animated series, which may appeal to fans.
“There's a number of inside jokes and references made that are from the original animated series (i.e., Quimby accidentally handing Gadget his grocery list instead of the top-secret mission).”
“There is no real story here as the four areas of town are 'overrun' by M.A.D.”
“There's a number of inside jokes and references made that are from the original animated series, such as Quimby accidentally handing Gadget his grocery list instead of the top-secret mission.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being subpar and lacking enjoyment, leading to a general recommendation against the game.
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are reminiscent of a retro cartoon style, evoking the aesthetic of early animated series like Inspector Gadget, which may appeal to fans of nostalgic visuals but could feel dated to others.
“The overall aesthetic looks like it's straight out of a season 1 episode of Inspector Gadget.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them look lifeless.”
