The original guitar hero with the Elvis attitude and purple hair pompadour, Johnny Bazookatone , has been imprisoned in 2050 in Sin Sin Prison by El Diablo, the Lord of the Underworld, who is jealous of his talent and kidnaps other musical legends as well in this 3D side-scrolling platformer. Johnny's guitar Anita has been taken from him and he sets out to escape and vanquish foes on his way to be reunited with Anita.
He can perform moves such as 360-degree spin jumps and hover jumps, among others, while using his bazooka guitar as a weapon. When powered up, it can emit a special sonic blast that fries anything within hearing range. As you make your way through the demonic levels such as Hotel Demonique, Hell's Kitchen, and Mr. Diablo's fiery Penthouse, you can acquire more weapons, power-ups and find secret passages that lead to bonus levels. The game's soundtrack includes the title track contributed by Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora and Tico Torres.
The gameplay of Johnny Bazookatone is fast-paced and action-packed, with a focus on exploration and combat. Players must navigate through treacherous levels, fighting off hordes of demonic enemies and avoiding obstacles along the way. With its unique blend of platforming and guitar-based combat, Johnny Bazookatone offers a thrilling experience for fans of action-adventure games.
Johnny Bazookatone was released in 1996 for the Sega Saturn console and has since become a cult classic among retro gaming enthusiasts. Its blend of music, action, and humor makes it a standout title in the platformer genre.