Bad Mojo (1996)
In the video game Bad Mojo, the protagonist Roger has been transformed into a cockroach and must restore his memory and his human form while running away from creatures living in a rundown San Fransisco bar. He needs to remember why he was about to do something bad before it's too late. During play, players will have to avoid spiders, cats that eat roaches, and other obstacles as they try to uncover what happened leading up to Roger's transformation.
Platforms: DOS,Mac
Release date: 1996-02-29
All about game Bad Mojo
Have you ever wanted to be a cockroach? No? Well, that's the premise of Bad Mojo - an adventure game developed by Pulse Entertainment and released in 1996. You are Roger Samms, a down-on-his luck guy who has finally had enough of his dead end job and nasty landlord breathing down his neck. Armed with a briefcase full of stolen money and a plane ticket to Mexico, he was all set for the perfect getaway until he stumbled upon an unexpected family keepsake which unleashed something strange…Baaad mojo!
Now transformed into a cockroach, Roger must brave spiders, killer cats and other perils in order to survive this dangerous detour into the night of his soul. This point-and-click style adventure game requires players to explore their environment while solving puzzles in order to progress through the story. Along the way they will come across various objects which can help them on their quest as well as some interesting characters who may lend assistance if approached correctly. Despite its age (22 years!), Bad Mojo is still considered one of the best PC games ever made due to its unique premise, engaging storyline, inventive puzzles and creepy atmosphere – definitely not your typical video game experience!
If you're looking for something different or just want to challenge yourself with some classic gaming goodness then look no further than Bad Mojo! With its twisted tale and intricate gameplay it’s sure satisfy even most seasoned gamers out there. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and unlock your inner roach today!