Hugo 2 (Ger)
The "classic" Hugo games (based on early scenarios from the interactive television TV show Hugo) were released in several versions and re-releases compilations between 1991 and 2000 for the Amiga, Commodore 64 and PC computers and the Game Boy, Game Boy Color and PlayStation consoles through the 1990s until 2000. In almost all of these games, the titular protagonist, a small and friendly troll named Hugo, has his wife and children kidnapped by the evil witch Scylla; in order to free his family, Hugo needs to navigate safely through various dangerous environments. In 2011, Krea Media started publishing a series of mobile game remakes for the Android based devices.
The player has to complete several minigames on the way to rescuing Hugolina and the kids, and then complete the end games. Most of the scenarios use 2.5D graphics and are played using limited controls due to their origins in the television show. Some of the total of more than 20 minigames include:
The player has to complete several minigames on the way to rescuing Hugolina and the kids, and then complete the end games. Most of the scenarios use 2.5D graphics and are played using limited controls due to their origins in the television show. Some of the total of more than 20 minigames include:
- Apple Harvest
- Ballooning: Hugo's balloon has a hole and he has to make an emergency landing at the bottom of a ravine.
- Climbing Wall: In this game, the troll has to climb a mountain while being chased by rising lava, avoiding dead ends and picking up gold bags for points. This scenario was re-made for Hugo 2 (PlayStation).
- Diving
- Dolmen Cave: Hugo attempts to go through a labyrinth to the top of a mountain. Scylla floods it in an attempt to drown the troll, so the player has to find the right path fast while avoiding traps.
- Forest: Hugo wanders through a dark forest where the cunning witch has set up many traps awaiting the troll. The player must make it safely through the forest. This scenario was re-made for Hugo (PlayStation).
- Handcar: Hugo has found an old track that directly leads to the skull-shaped cave of Scylla. The player must ensure the troll and his handcar reach their destination safely by cleverly changing tracks, dodging the oncoming steam trains and collecting gold bags. This scenario was re-made for Hugo 2 (PlayStation).
- Ice Cavern: Hugo has found a secret back-entrance to the witch's lair, and in order to get in, Hugo must jump around, collecting treasures on ice pillars that are constantly moving up and down. If he stays on the pillars too long, some of the witch's traps will trigger. This scenario was re-made for Hugo 2 (PlayStation).
- Labyrinth
- Mine Track: Takes place underground in the long shafts of a mine. Moving at high speed in a mining wagon, Hugo must find the exit to the mine. In the ceiling and corridors lie many obstacles which he must try to avoid; picking up gold on the way increases the score. This scenario was re-made for Hugo 2 (PlayStation).
- Moor: Hugo must cross a dangerous moor to reach Scylla's lair. He must steer clear of the numerous hidden dangers that lie ahead of him, including treacherous mud holes, colonies of bats, and a test which he must solve, if and when he finally reaches the end of the game. This scenario was re-made for Hugo 2 (PlayStation).
- Motorcycle
- Mountaineering: Hugo is running up a mountain, dodging rolling boulders while trying to collect gold bags. This scenario was re-made for Hugo (PlayStation) and Hugo XL.
- Parachutist: In this scene, Hugo parachutes directly to the witch's secret hideout in the forest. The player must steer Hugo to avoid obstacles such as birds and storm clouds, while collecting bags of gold.
- Pilot: The troll is flying a biplane through a thunderstorm summoned by the witch, avoiding the storm and mines while collecting gold. This scenario was re-made for Hugo (PlayStation) and Hugo XL.
- Rafting: Hugo is rafting on tree trunks along a wild river and must avoid branches and other hazards. He also cannot stay still too long, so the player must move through the trunks quickly, while collecting gold bags along the way, if possible. This scenario was re-made for Hugo (PlayStation) and Hugo XL.
- Skateboard
- Sleigh Ride: Hugo is sledding down a hill, avoiding birds and snowmen while collecting bags of gold. This scenario was re-made twice, first for Hugo Platin and then for Hugo 2 (PlayStation).
- Snowboarding: On the mountain, Hugo has found snow tracks that lead down to the witch's cave. Unfortunately, Scylla knows Hugo's plans and has started an avalanche. The track down the hill is a net of skiing tracks with dead ends, and fast and slow slopes. Hugo swings on his snowboard, avoiding rolling snowballs and steep chasms while collecting gold. This scenario was re-made twice, first for Hugo Platin and Hugo Classic 2, and then for Hugo 2 (PlayStation).
- Stones: Hugo is pursued by huge stones while trying to avoid being trapped in dead ends. Scylla has placed obstacles along the way to make things tough for Hugo, including tree roots to trip him up, as well as lava pits and other such "delights".
- Wild River
- Wood Column Jumping
- Ropes: As Hugo finally stands in front of Scylla and the cage that contains his family, he has to decide between three ropes. Depending on the success or failure of this, either Hugo or Scylla is magically bound and ejected sent out the window via a spring loaded launcher (Scylla might also turn old or into a bird). But if Hugo selects the correct rope, he wins the confrontation and frees his family.
- Lightning Bolts: Hugo has to hop though a checkboard-style stage to collect a key and open the door, while avoiding lightning spells being hurled at him by Scylla in a final attempt to stop him.
- Key Scene: Hugo must find the right scene to open the door leading to a treasure room.
Hugo 2 (Ger)
Ajouter
Technique
CPU
- maincpu LR35902 (@ 4 Mhz)
Chipset
- LR35902
Affichage
- Orientation Yoko
- Résolution 160 x 144
- Fréquence 59.732155 Hz
Contrôles
- Nombre de joueurs 1
- Nombre de boutons 2
- Type de contrôle joy (8 ways)
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Screenshots de Hugo 2 (Ger)
History
See also: Hugo (franchise)
Computer games
The first Hugo computer game was Skærmtrolden Hugo, released in 1991, first for the Commodore 64 and then for the Amiga. The game featured only one scenario, the "Labyrinth" (also known as "Goldmine"). It was created by SilverRock Productions (later ITE Media) as their first game since Super OsWALD in 1989.
The first "proper" games were the 1992 Amiga games Hugo - På Nye Eventyr (the "Train and Mountain" levels) and its sequel Hugo - På Nye Eventyr Del 2 (the "Forest and Plane" levels). These two were later rereleased as a 1994 compilation titled simply Hugo and then ported to the PC in 1995-1996.
The other PC releases included Hugo 2 (1996), Hugo 3, Hugo 4, Hugo 5 (1997), and Hugo 6; gradually providing new minigames based on the expanding television show. These were later visually upgraded in the compilations Hugo Gold (1998), Hugo Platin (1999), and Hugo XL (1999); as well as the first four titles in the Hugo Classic Collection compilation series in 2000.
Console games
The Game Boy versions of Hugo and Hugo 2, both released by Laguna in 1995–1996 (or 1994–1997), are actually very different than the computer games, despite sharing the same title. In the first of these (which is actually a conversion of The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle 2 by Kemco), Hugolina gets kidnapped by the Horned King, ruler of the castle Arbarus, after agreeing to his invitation; and Hugo has to free her and defeat the King. In the second, the goal is not to rescue the troll's family, but rather to help Hugo himself escape, as Scylla keeps him prisoner in her own magic castle. Due to limitations of the system, both games are simple side-scrolling platform games. In 1998, Hugo 2 was ported by Laguna Video Games and Infogames for the Game Boy Color as Hugo 2½, more faithful to the source material, although still featuring simplified graphics and gameplay.
The two Sony PlayStation games of 1998–2000 (again titled simply Hugo and Hugo 2) were based directly on the computer games, but featured improved graphics and sounds (including music tracks for each stage), as well as a rendered intro sequence in Hugo 2.
Plot
In most of the games, a scourge of the troll woods - the wicked witch Scylla (named differently in some countries, such as "Hexana" in Germany and "Afskylia" in the original Danish version), kidnapped and locked up Hugo, the troll's wife Hugoline, and the three children Rit, Rat, and Rut; because she needs them for her magic beauty treatment. Hugo must rescue them and bring peace to the woods, but because of evil Scylla there are many various obstacles in his path. Through the games, Hugo (voiced in German by Michael Habeck, Oliver Grimm and Oliver Baier) and sometimes also Scylla (voiced in German by Karin Kernke) communicate with the player directly (using digitized speeches), thus breaking the fourth wall (and even knocking on or scratching the screen from the inside).
Reception
The Official UK PlayStation Magazine featured Hugo top on their list of the worst PlayStation characters, saying he was "bloody rubbish". In 2012, Game Informer made a Replay section retro video making fun of Hugo for the PlayStation and Bubsy 3D.
Krea Media remakes
In 2011, Krae Media remade Skærmtrolden Hugo for the Android system mobile phones as Hugo Retro Mania, featuring all-new graphics and gameplay system. Unlike the original, the game also includes Scylla (renamed as "Sculla") and her servant Don Croco (from the Hugo Jungle Island series), as well as the "Rope" end game from Hugo. There is also a special iPad version titled Hugo Retro Mania HD. The game found 170,000 Danish customers in the first seven weeks on the market and was number one in countries such as Germany, Austria, Norway, Thailand, Chile, Turkey and Poland. It won the 2011 Best App Ever Awards in the Best Kids Game category, Android division. Since August 2012, it is now available for free at App Store. An update was released on Halloween 2012.
The "Handcar" minigame was remade as Hugo Trolley Race (also Hugo Troll Race HD), announced to be released by Hugo Games A/S for the iPhone and iPad in early July 2012. The game has been downloaded more than 1 million times in just three days, making it the most downloaded app in 25 countries and the most successful Danish games for IOS. A new jungle theme came with an update and the game was later made free.
The "Handcar" minigame was remade as Hugo Trolley Race (also Hugo Troll Race HD), announced to be released by Hugo Games A/S for the iPhone and iPad in early July 2012. The game has been downloaded more than 1 million times in just three days, making it the most downloaded app in 25 countries and the most successful Danish games for IOS. A new jungle theme came with an update and the game was later made free.
See also
- Other Hugo video games
