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Yogi Bear came out for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994, published by Empire Interactive. It was part of that wave of licensed platformers from the 16-bit era, games based on cartoons that tried to capture a younger audience. You don't hear much about it compared to the heavy hitters on the system, but it had its moment on the rental shelf.

You control Yogi Bear, and your goal is to gather enough picnic baskets to impress Ranger Smith so he'll let you join the annual picnic. The game is a side-scrolling platformer where you walk and jump through Jellystone Park. You collect picnic baskets scattered across the levels, which is your primary objective. You also have to avoid or outmaneuver various enemies, like bees and smaller animals, often by jumping on them. Some levels introduce mine cart sections that change up the pacing with faster, more linear challenges. The difficulty is generally on the easier side, aimed at younger players, though some of the platforming can require precise jumps. It feels like a straightforward, colorful romp through a cartoon world.