Play Blues Brothers 2000 (e) Online

Blues Brothers 2000 came out for the Nintendo 64 in 2000, a time when 3D platformers were everywhere. Titus Interactive published it, and it was based on the movie sequel that not many people remember. You get this sense it was trying to ride the coattails of other mascot games from that era, but it always felt a bit separate, like it arrived just a little too late to the party.

You control Elwood Blues, and sometimes his new partner, Buster. The main goal is to get the band back together by finding your old members, which means traveling through different levels set in places like a bayou or a city. You run, you jump across platforms, and you punch enemies with a simple melee attack. A signature mechanic is the microphone you use to stun foes from a distance; it has limited ammo, so you have to pick your shots. You also collect musical notes scattered everywhere, which feels like the primary loop besides just getting to the end of the stage. The pacing is slow, and the controls can be slippery, making some jumps more frustrating than they should be. The difficulty spikes in certain areas, especially with the camera angles that don't always help you. Playing it feels like wrestling with an old, stubborn machine that has a few catchy tunes but never quite syncs up.