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Cool Spot hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1993 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Virgin Games is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
The title character is Spot, a mascot for the soft drink brand 7 Up. Spot's appearance in his own video game came at a time when other brand mascots were appearing in their own video games.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Cool Spot
Cool Spot is a 1993 platform game developed by Virgin Games for the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Master System, Game Gear, Game Boy, Amiga, and MS-DOS. The title character is Spot, a mascot for the soft drink brand 7 Up. Spot's appearance in his own video game came at a time when other brand mascots (like Chester Cheetah and the Noid) were appearing in their own video games.
How Cool Spot Plays
All letters spell "UNCOLA" (7 Up's slogan). The player's health is monitored by a humorous Spot face that gradually bends forward and eventually falls from its position as damage occurs. The game has no save feature but does include checkpoints in the form of flagpoles.
There is also a time limit for each level. Cool Spot is a single-player platform game in which the player controls the title character. Spot can also cling to and climb various things by jumping up in front of them.
Why Players Still Load It Up
A sequel, Spot Goes to Hollywood, was released in 1995. Pelit gave Cool Spot a score of 82%, and summarized it as "one of the most enjoyable platform games in a long time". In 1996, GamesMaster ranked the Genesis version 92nd on its list of the "Top 100 Games of All Time".
Not deep, but a great laugh." In the same year, MegaZone included Cool Spot on its list of the "Top 50 Games in History", calling the game a "gorgeous platformer" and praising its animation. Cool Spot is a 1993 platform game developed by Virgin Games for the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Master System, Game Gear, Game Boy, Amiga, and MS-DOS. In 1995, Total! ranked the SNES version of the game 65th on its list of the "Top 100 SNES Games", calling it "the game that Dave Perry really showed his talents off with.
Cool Spot — Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Cool Spot?
Cool Spot was developed by Virgin Games and published by Virgin Games.
Where can I buy the original Cool Spot?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was Cool Spot released on?
Cool Spot was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Can I save my progress in Cool Spot?
It does — with a free account you can snapshot the game at any point using save states, then pick it up later from exactly that spot.