ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron (Sega Genesis, 1993).


Great condition, includes cartridge and manual in original box.


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Description for the game below:


ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron - Sega Genesis 1993 - Platform Adventure

Step into the funk with ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron, a vibrant platform video game developed by Johnson Voorsanger Productions and published by Sega in 1993 for the Sega Genesis. This sequel to the cult classic ToeJam & Earl, originally released in 1991, takes players on a wild adventure with the alien duo ToeJam and Earl. Having escaped Earth after a crash landing, they return to their home planet, Funkotron, only to discover that mischievous Earthlings have stowed away on their spacecraft, wreaking havoc.

Immerse yourself in a platform-based quest as you hunt down these pesky Earthlings, capturing them in jars before sending them back to Earth. Unlike the original ToeJam & Earl's treasure hunt format, this sequel opted for a platform style due to a shift in Sega's support for the creators' vision. While the game received critical acclaim for its graphics, soundtrack, fluid action, and engaging two-player mode, it surprised and confused fans with its radical departure from the series' original direction.

ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron has faced criticism for straying too far from the first game, with some reviewers noting a perceived focus on the publisher's wishes over fan expectations. Developers Greg Johnson and Mark Voorsanger express regret over moving away from their initial sequel prototype in line with ToeJam & Earl.

Despite the mixed reception, some fans consider ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron the best in the series. This Sega Genesis exclusive franchise, along with its predecessor, played a key role in the Mega Drive's lineup. Although the series went inactive after Johnson and Voorsanger's split with Sega, a third installment in 2002 received mixed reviews and commercial failure. The game was re-released in 2007 for the Wii's Virtual Console, with subsequent releases on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade in November 2012. GamesRadar even listed ToeJam & Earl 2 at #10 on the "Best Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games of all time" in August 2014. Get ready for a funky journey through gaming history!