Monster by Mistake: The Video Game

Monster by Mistake: The Video Game is a video game based on the TV series of the same name. It was released in 1999 for Windows and Macintosh computers, developed by Catapult Entertainment Inc., published by Knowledge Adventure (now JumpStart), distributed by Mattel Interactive.

Gameplay:
The game is a side-scrolling platformer. The player controls Warren Patterson, who can jump and attack enemies with his fists or by throwing objects at them (such as rocks). The game has a password system, which allows the player to continue from where they left off.

Controls:
The game is controlled with the keyboard. The arrow keys are used to move Warren, and he can jump by pressing the space bar or up key. He attacks enemies using either his fists (by pressing "A") or throwing objects at them ("S").

Plot:
The game's plot is based on the TV series. Warren Patterson, a young boy who turns into a blue sasquatch-like monster whenever he sneezes after having been accidentally cursed by Gorgool's jewel, must rescue his sister Tracy from Morgool and save Fenrathe.

Development:
The game was developed by Catapult Entertainment Inc. and published by Knowledge Adventure (now JumpStart). It is based on the TV series of the same name, which aired from 1996 to 2003.

Similars To:
The game is similar to the Super Mario Bros. series, as it features a side-scrolling platformer gameplay and has powerups that can be collected by Warren Patterson (such as an invincibility star).

Release:
The game was released in 1999 for Windows and Macintosh computers.

Reception:
The game received mixed reviews.

Bosses:
The game has bosses, which are Morgool and Kragon.

Cutscenes:
The game has cutscenes, which advance the story.

Trailer:
The game has a trailer, which was uploaded by Andy Collins on YouTube in September 2015.

Menu Screen:
The game has a menu screen, which features various options such as "Start", and "Load Game".

Game Over Screen:
The game has a Game Over screen, which features Warren Patterson being defeated.

Review:
Monster by Mistake: The Video Game received mixed reviews.

Categories:
The game is a platformer.