Developer – Bamtang Games

Publisher – GameMill Entertainment

Platforms –  PC (Reviewed), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PS4

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Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports is the latest game from Bamtang Games and GameMill Entertainment, bringing another popular series to the video game world. When this game was first announced in the summer, it immediately caught our attention as we hadn’t seen a Looney Tunes sports game in a very long time.

There are three different modes featured in Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports. You can compete in the Ultimate Cup. There is the Sports Mode where you can choose which sport to compete in against CPUs or play locally against friends and family with up to 4 players supported. Lastly, there is the Challenges mode where players are timed to dunk 10 basked within a minute, shoving opponents, and more.

It does seem like Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports lacks a diverse range of sports, featuring only Soccer, Tennis, Golf, and Basketball. While some of these modes can be enjoyable, the enjoyment can only last for a limited time. There is also a variety of maps to compete on within these different sports modes. Personally, my least favorite mode had to be Golf while my favorite was Basketball.

There are 10 characters to choose from. You can play as Bugs Bunny, Wile E. Coyote, Porky Pig, Sylvester The Cat, Road Runner, Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Tasmanian Devil, and Yosemite Sam. The character design in Wacky World of Sports is excellent, and the style perfectly captures the iconic Looney Tunes characters as we remember them.

The gameplay is very easy to acclimate to as there is no skill needed. It’s an arcade sports game after all aimed at a younger audience. During a Basketball or Soccer game, various power-ups become available. You’ll notice an energy meter that allows you to perform a super move or Acme-themed obstacles may appear on the court.

The biggest challenge for Soccer and Basketball is having to control multiple players and I will say from my experience when you don’t have the ball it’s frustrating to gain control of a different player. Tennis on the other hand, there is the ability to trigger slow motion making it easier to go back at the opponent. However, there is something about playing this mode that is not satisfying. I think it ranks above Golf, but not by much.

I found the gameplay frustrating only during golf and sometimes during tennis. While I think all modes have room for improvement, golf, and tennis were the most problematic for me.

Visually, Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports has excelled at character design and the animation is also great. Where I think there needs to be improvement is on the levels. For example, in Golf on Whispering Woods, when you’re in gameplay, the grass and surrounding areas don’t stand out to me. The characters just don’t match the environment.

I believe the game’s visual appeal shines best on the basketball court at Porky’s Barn. The small court immerses you in a crowd of other Looney Tunes characters, creating a fantastic environment.

The music and other audio elements represent the Looney Tunes franchise perfectly. Fans of Looney Tunes will be satisfied with how Bamtang implemented everything they love about the cartoon series.

Overall, Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports lacks game modes and its biggest issue is there is no option to play online. So, if you don’t have anyone to play with locally you are stuck competing against CPUs and the fun for that can only last so long.

Based on its $50 price tag, I would recommend waiting for a sale as you aren’t getting the full value. The game offers 4 sports to compete in, with different maps to unlock by completing the Ultimate Cup, which can keep you occupied. If you are looking for a game to play in the living room with your family, then I would suggest getting it. However, if you primarily play solo, I would not recommend it.