Tom & Jerry (PC) Playthrough
2Playthrough of Tom & Jerry, Hi Tech Expressions' 1993 side-scrolling platformer for MS-DOS.
Tom & Jerry for MS-DOS is a 2D side-scrolling platformer released in the early 1990s. The game places players in control of Jerry, the clever mouse, as he attempts to navigate various household environments while avoiding Tom, the ever-persistent cat. The visuals are colorful and cartoonish, reflecting the aesthetic of the animated series, with familiar background elements like kitchens, living rooms, and basements filled with oversized furniture and hazards scaled to the size of a mouse.
Gameplay focuses on collecting cheese while avoiding traps, environmental dangers, and of course, Tom himself. Jerry can interact with the environment in limited ways, such as jumping across platforms and using objects to reach new areas. The levels increase in difficulty, introducing new patterns and faster-moving obstacles that require quick reflexes and timing.
The game's controls are simple but can feel stiff compared to other platformers of the era. Despite this, it captures the playful cat-and-mouse dynamic of the original cartoons. Sound effects and music are basic due to hardware limitations, but they complement the action well enough. Tom & Jerry for MS-DOS is a modest but charming adaptation that appeals primarily to fans of the show and retro PC gaming enthusiasts.