The Ottifants is a 2D side-scrolling platformer where you control Bruno , a baby Ottifant, through five worlds. Your goal is to rescue your dad from aliens who have kidnapped him. Bruno's vivid imagination runs riot after his dad falls asleep at home, and he sets out on a perilous journey filled with terrifying toys, Ottifant-eating plants, and treacherous obstacles.
The Ottifants for the SEGA Game Gear features five worlds, each divided into three stages. You'll use Bruno's trunk to blast enemies and suck in objects like out-of-reach platforms or boxes. You can also collect jelly babies, which give you special skills and powers, such as flying with Superfant or boosting your speed with Speedy Shoes.
The game is scored based on points earned by picking up jelly babies, blasting enemies, and collecting papers. Your goal is to reach a score of 9,999 pts before time runs out. There are secret rooms hidden in the five worlds, but they're small and basic, without a high reward for completion. The Game Gear version lacks the Genesis' varied background music and sound effects, as well as one entire world: The Garden.