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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] paint program developed by [[Headgames]] and published by [[Sega]]. Released in late 1994 to warm reception, it is the spiritual sequel to [[Art Alive!]].
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', also titled '''''Wacky Worlds Creativity Studio''''' on the cover, is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] paint program developed by [[Headgames]] and published by [[Sega]]. Released in late 1994 to warm reception, it is the spiritual sequel to ''[[Art Alive!]]''
  
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==Usage==
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==Gameplay==
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Wacky Worlds is a childrens-oriented software toy with sandbox-like diorama creation. After selecting one of six worlds, interactivity mainly consists of placing animated stamps of various cartoon characters (including some from Sonic the Hedgehog) against a variety of backdrops to create an intended scene. Players can further choose from a library of background music to accompany their creations.
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''Wacky Worlds'' is a childrens-oriented software toy with sandbox-like diorama creation. After selecting one of six worlds, interactivity mainly consists of placing animated stamps of various cartoon characters (including some from [[sonic:Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]]) against a variety of backdrops to create an intended scene. Players can further choose from a library of background music to accompany their creations.
  
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Stamps can interact with each other, such as shark stamps eating bird stamps, and their animations can be toggled on command. The order in which stamps animate can also be altered, allowing scenes to animate to a certain timing.
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Stamps can interact with each other, such as eating other stamps, and their animations can be toggled on command. The order in which stamps animate can also be altered, allowing scenes to animate to a certain timing.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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Wacky Worlds was the first game released under [[Sega of America]]’s children-oriented label [[Sega Club]].
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''Wacky Worlds'' was the first game released under [[Sega of America]]’s childrens-oriented label [[Sega Club]].
  
 
==Development==
 
==Development==
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==Production credits==
 
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*'''Producer:''' [[Mike Larsen]]
 
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*'''Testers:''' [[Bill Person]], Randy Kreidt, Arnold Galano, Dan Katzer, Mike Chao, [[Marc Dawson|Mark Dawson]], Mike Wu, Jeffery Kessler, Robert Owen, Rachel Bristol
 
*'''Testers:''' [[Bill Person]], Randy Kreidt, Arnold Galano, Dan Katzer, Mike Chao, [[Marc Dawson|Mark Dawson]], Mike Wu, Jeffery Kessler, Robert Owen, Rachel Bristol
 
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WWorlds 2.png
 
WWorlds 2.png
 
WWorlds 3.png
 
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==Artwork==
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==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
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{{ratings|MD}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
 
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==Technical information==
 
==Technical information==
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==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 07:35, 3 October 2024

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Wacky Worlds
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Brand: Sega Club
Distributor: Tec Toy (BR)
Sound driver: GEMS
Peripherals supported: Sega Mouse
Genre: Educational

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US 		1713
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Sega Mega Drive
BR 		048080
Tectoy: Todas as Idades

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Wacky Worlds, also titled Wacky Worlds Creativity Studio on the cover, is a Sega Mega Drive paint program developed by Headgames and published by Sega. Released in late 1994 to warm reception, it is the spiritual sequel to Art Alive!

Gameplay

Wacky Worlds is a childrens-oriented software toy with sandbox-like diorama creation. After selecting one of six worlds, interactivity mainly consists of placing animated stamps of various cartoon characters (including some from Sonic the Hedgehog) against a variety of backdrops to create an intended scene. Players can further choose from a library of background music to accompany their creations.

Stamps can interact with each other, such as eating other stamps, and their animations can be toggled on command. The order in which stamps animate can also be altered, allowing scenes to animate to a certain timing.

History

Wacky Worlds was the first game released under Sega of America’s childrens-oriented label Sega Club.

Development

During production, the game was known by the working title Creative Antics.

Production credits

Source:
In-game credits
Wacky Worlds MD credits.pdf
[3]

Magazine articles

Main article: Wacky Worlds/Magazine articles.

Screenshots

  • WWorlds 1.png
  • WWorlds 2.png
  • WWorlds 3.png

Artwork

  • Cover

  • Sonic

  • Tails

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
50
[4]
Cool Gamer (RU)
50
[5]
Electronic Games (1992-1995) (US) NTSC-U
75
[6]
Sega Mega Drive
 58
Based on
3 reviews

Wacky Worlds

Mega Drive, US
Wacky Worlds MD US Box Back.jpgNospine.pngWacky worlds cover.jpg
Cover
Wacky worlds cart.jpg
Cart
Wacky Worlds MD US Manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, BR
Wackyworlds md br cover.jpg
Cover
WackyWorlds MD BR Cart.jpg
Cart

Technical information

Main article: Wacky Worlds/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ http://sxross.com/?page_id=239 (Wayback Machine: 2024-04-18 18:08)
  2. ↑ Sonic Times, "Volume 2 Number 9: October 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 8
  3. ↑ File:Wacky Worlds MD credits.pdf
  4. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 331
  5. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 234
  6. ↑ Electronic Games (1992-1995), "February 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 86


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