Smarty and the Nasty Gluttons was released as a digital-only game last year, and it didn’t take long before discussions started about a physical boxed edition. Bitmap Soft handled the boxed release, and after roughly six months of development and preparation, it finally became available.
The AmigaGuru’s Gamer Blog has certainly had a rough year so far when it comes to new content. Writing articles takes time, and those who know me well know that I refuse to publish something just for the sake of posting. Also, this isn’t a news site, so quick updates aren’t really what the blog is about. The simple truth is that I’ve been far too busy working on actual games, so the site has effectively been put on hold.
The paragraph above was written six months ago, and the photos below were taken around the time of the game’s release, which means this post has been stuck in writing limbo for quite some time. :-p
Smarty and the Nasty Gluttons was released as a digital-only game last year, and it didn’t take long before discussions started about a physical boxed edition. Bitmap Soft handled the boxed release, and after roughly six months of development and preparation, it finally became available.
The result is the box I’m reviewing today. The front cover is absolutely beautiful and marks the first of many Bitmap Soft releases to feature a glossy finish. The colours are vibrant and really stand out, giving the package an eye-catching appearance.
The back of the box looks fantastic as well. It’s beautifully laid out, and the presentation is both professional and pleasing to the eye.
AMAZING DESIGN…
This box came before their physical box sizes changed, and this means that there are actually 2 different Smarty boxes released, as the second-run ones are the same size as Turbo Tomato, Slayers Of High Toro and Cybersphere now.
Box Differences…
The manual reuses the same artwork found on the front of the box. While that’s a bit disappointing, the artwork is so good-looking that I can easily forgive it. It’s a real eye-catcher, and as a result, I won’t be deducting many points for it.
The Manual…
The inside of the manual is really well done. It may not be the longest manual out there, but it’s impressive nonetheless.
The pages are filled with attractive artwork, and the layout is clean and thoughtfully designed, making it easy and enjoyable to read for just about anyone.
The box includes a sticker, a floppy disk, and a button badge. Each item looks fantastic and helps make the package feel like a complete collector’s edition.
There’s also a poster included, which has now found its final resting place in my game room…
This is everything you get for £25. You can order it from several retailers, but if you live in the UK, I recommend buying it directly from Bitmap Soft.
It’s worth mentioning that the game was completed through a collaboration between members of the demoscene groups Scoopex and Flashtro.
The box is really nice and represents one of Bitmap Soft’s early releases that every serious collector should consider adding to their collection. The evolution of the box design and included contents clearly shows that Bitmap Soft takes Amiga collectors seriously.
The game and package easily deserve an 8/10 overall. However, since this is strictly a box review, I’ve deducted one point from the final score.
I was pleasently surprised when I played this. Good gfx, sound and quite original gameplay. Though it did become abit too repetative..still a great game. 🙂 Good article. Glad you did post it, even though you started it 6 months ago! 😉
The game and package easily deserve an 8/10 overall. However, since this is strictly a box review, I’ve deducted one point from the final score.
It’s a good one isn’t it! Great game, great package. Really felt like getting a game from back in the day, only MUCH better. Absolute quality.
I should also add that I love your blog, but your contribution is so much more, great work as ever!
I was pleasently surprised when I played this. Good gfx, sound and quite original gameplay. Though it did become abit too repetative..still a great game. 🙂 Good article. Glad you did post it, even though you started it 6 months ago! 😉