Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports brings together four classic sports with the beloved characters from the Looney Tunes universe. Players can enjoy basketball, tennis, golf, and soccer, either solo or with up to four players. Despite the appeal of the Looney Tunes characters and the inclusion of multiple sports, the game falls short in execution, especially when compared to similar titles like Mario Sports.
Key Features:
- Four Sports:
The game offers basketball, tennis, golf, and soccer. While these sports are staples in many gaming collections, they’re presented in a fairly simple and somewhat unrefined manner here. - Character Representation:
The game excels in its faithful representation of Looney Tunes characters, with funny animations, solid voice acting, and nicely cel-shaded 3D models. However, this is one of the few highlights in the game. - Gameplay Mechanics:
- Tennis: Features 1-on-1 or doubles matches. While generally playable, it’s not as polished as other similar titles.
- Basketball: Scoring points is too easy, which makes the game feel repetitive as players mainly run back and forth.
- Soccer: Almost impossible to score, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.
- Golf: The mechanics can be quirky, with instances where a shot may not count even if it seems to go into the hole.
- Glitches and Bugs:
The game suffers from numerous glitches that hinder the experience, such as the basketball ball flying out of the arena or the golf ball going into the hole but not counting. These issues make the gameplay feel broken and detract from the overall enjoyment. - AI Issues:
The AI is inconsistent and often makes embarrassing mistakes. For example, AI players may play perfectly for a while, only to miss an easy shot or stand still and let the ball pass by them. In team sports like basketball and soccer, AI players tend to run around aimlessly, requiring the player to manually switch between characters. - Multiplayer Fun:
While playing with AI can be frustrating, the game does support up to four players locally. This can offer some fun, but the overall experience still doesn’t reach the level of enjoyment that similar sports games offer.
