Overview and Gameplay
Clayton is turned into a ball of clay after the witch doctor Jobo kidnaps Professor Putty and steals the transformation serum. This SNES platformer centers on using colored clay to change into animal forms, each with its own movement and attack abilities.
Stages mix side-scrolling action with an overworld map where walking robots help open routes to later levels. Clayton travels through areas such as the backyard, Pacific, Japan, Africa, and outer space while collecting gems, bonus letters, and hidden shapes.
Controls And Mechanics
- Clayton and his animal forms move through levels and around the map with the directional pad.
- Jumping also powers form-specific actions such as swimming upward, flapping, and digging.
- Running and attacking are tied to the main action button, with abilities changing by form.
- Animal forms include Muckster the Cat, Oozy the Mouse, Goopy the Guppy, Doh-Doh the Bird, and Globmeister the Gopher.
- Collecting 100 rubies awards an extra life.
- The game is single-player only.
Release And Credits
- SNES Europe release year: 1993
- Developer: Visual Concepts
- Publisher: Interplay
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System
