Hook

Hook

released on Dec 31, 1992
by Irem

Hook

released on Dec 31, 1992
by Irem

Hook is an arcade beat 'em up based on the movie developed by Irem.


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Of neutral quality. It's a little too easy overall, the characters aren't stand out enough to justify playing several times, and the boss fights lack any real diversifying tech to keep them from feeling like beefier standard enemies. The highlight here is the art, which while simple has a lot of character in the way it communicates the overly-ornate style of the film. Not a bad way to spend your day at the arcade if you've played most other beat-em-ups, but far from belonging at the top of your must-play list.

Really good beat em up, short but really fun. The sprites are fantastic as expected from Irem and there's a lot or humour as well. Also it's the only beat em up I know where you can hit your opponent while he's laying on the ground.
The game starts in normal difficulty, but soon ends up being simply unfair. The final fight with Hook is ridiculous. Hook has insane amount of health. Otherwise it's fun.

[Played via the MiSTer FPGA]

A beat-em up where I play as Robin Williams? YES PLEASE!

They gave Pockets a screw attack and Thudbutt a belly flop and a fart-based special move.

Mid.

Pretty good. There's not a lot of tech but the enemy design is very fair and well thought-out, like a SOR game. I wish it was shorter and had better music, but whatever.