The primitives pure. All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. Recorded & Mixed at Pantego Sound Studio, Pantego,Texas (R.I.P.) Management- Kimberly Zide Davis for Mike Davis Productions Remastering @ Howie Weinberg Mastering Manufactured in the E.U. Secondly, while earlier Primitives leaned heavily towards The Ramones with their own sense of innovation, on 'Pure' some pieces can very easily be confused with the likes of Spacemen 3/Sonic Boom, The House Of Love and The Jesus & Mary Chain respecfully, due to its frequent use of psychedelic/dreamy guitar textures - the presence of Cocteau.
The famed vineswinger swings onto the Game Boy - and promptly splats right into a tree. There could've been tons of tropical fun in this concept, but weak controls nip it in the bud.
Crossing a Mine Line
Through six big levels, Tarzan must beat the clock as he searches for different items and battles a variety of jungle critters. Poachers, traps, and a fire further impede his exploration.
Although Tarzan's an action/adventure game, its pace is slow, requiring maze solving rather than heated combat. Unfortunately, the mazes become redundant, and with no passwords, you'll replay them often.
Even worse, the inaccurate controls often prevent you from jumping through the trees or reaching vines, forcing you to backtrack way too much. Tarzan can easily defend himself with his primitive weapons, but when he's on the move, get ready to crash.
Leaf Me Out
The average graphics serve up lots of small sprites and undefined backgrounds. Tarzan is more cartoony than the fierce box illustration suggests, and his world isn't nearly as dense with foliage.
The bland sounds add to the mediocrity. Some music, some typical sound effects, but you sure don't feel like you're in a jungle setting.
Tarzan's not bad, but it certainly doesn't rank as a thrilling game. It demands way too much patient replaying for the average fun it offers.
ProTips:
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- Do your swingin' from the bottom of the vine.
- As you search tunnels for hidden flowers in Level One, watch out for breakaway bridges.
- Don't jump into the Witch Doctor's lair until you've found all the flowers.