It seems as if any classic movie or cult hit has had at least one video game made from it, some licensed and others not. This is a fully licensed title, giving it more leeway in following the script of the movies. The Blues Brothers game featured here is actually the first of several games released that were inspired by the classic movie and band of the same name. It was created by Titus Interactive and released to the PC in the early nineties, followed by multiple other formats.
It seems as if any classic movie or cult hit has had at least one video game made from it, some licensed and others not. This is a fully licensed title, giving it more leeway in following the script of the movies. The Blues Brothers game featured here is actually the first of several games released that were inspired by the classic movie and band of the same name. It was created by Titus Interactive and released to the PC in the early nineties, followed by multiple other formats. The sequel, Blues Brothers: Jukebox Adventure followed closely. Blues Brothers is a side scrolling platform game.
As would be expected, Blues Brothers the game stars the same two goofy, musically inclined brothers
of the comedy movie. Jake and Elwood, as usual, are on the run from the law and are still trying to figure out a way to host a blues concert and promote their abilities to the general public without being caught by the cops. The user can play either John Belushi’s Jake, the fat buffoon, or Dan Ackroyd’s Elwood, the sarcastic skinny lip. There is a two-player simultaneous mode, if the user has a friend that would like to participate in the game as well, but the scroller only concentrates on one character at a time.
The choice of characters is purely sentimental or cosmetic since Jake and Elwood feature exactly the same skills and abilities. The basic way to vanquish enemies is by picking up objects, usually boxes, and launching them at oncoming baddies. Since the boys believe that everyone is against them, enemies range from policeman to old ladies pushing shopping carts. The Blues Brothers can also stand on the boxes if they are trying to reach something that is above them. For the most part, the boys are looking to collect their records that are scattered about the various levels, apparently having been stolen and furthering their idea that the world is out to get them. In this game, the records are similar to what hearts or life bars are in a standard jump and run platform game. There is also one special item on each level, such as a guitar.
There are five total levels for the user to guide the Blues Brothers across. As they run from the police, they will have to go across a river, traverse the entire city, and naturally a prison. The sixth level of the game shows the brothers on stage at the concert they have been engineering.
In short, this is a pretty standard platform game, made more interesting by a great choice of themes. As any Blues Brothers fan would believe, the musical score is great, and the over all game play is not too bad either. Most of the backgrounds are well drawn, and the plot…while not driving the game itself…puts the user in a real Blues Brothers mood. This game is unique and fun. Give it a try.
