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Bubsy II came out for the Sega Genesis in 1994, published by Accolade. It was part of that wave of early '90s platformers where every character, even a wisecracking bobcat, was trying to get a piece of the action. The game arrived when the 16-bit console wars were in full swing, offering another colorful, side-scrolling alternative to the more established mascots of the era.

You control Bubsy, navigating through themed worlds screen by screen. The main goal is to collect yarn balls scattered across each level; gathering enough opens the exit. Your primary moves are running and jumping, but you also get a temporary flying squirrel suit for gliding and the ability to pilot various vehicles, like a rocket or a submarine, in specific stages. The pacing is fast, almost frantic, because Bubsy can be defeated in a single hit, which makes some sections feel unforgiving. Playing it is a mix of quick reflexes and memorization as you learn the patterns of enemies and the placement of pitfalls.