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An American Tail - Fievel Goes West © 1994 Hudson Soft. USA, Inc.
Based on the 1991 animated film, this 2D side-scrolling platformer follows Fievel Mousekewitz as he journeys from the streets of New York to the Wild West to rescue his family from the villainous Cat R. Waul.
Fescription from the Back cover:
The Mousekewitz family has been lured out west by the dastardly Cat R. Waul. He plans to round up all the mice in one place and turn them all into mouseburgers. Fievel and you are their only hope. Mosey on down through five challenging stages along with Fievel on a wild west adventure to rescue his family. So buckle up your six shooter, you're the only hope to help Fievel save his family.
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GAME ID: SNS-9W-USA
Released in August 1994 in the USA.
Delayed Tie-in:
The game is notable for its release timing, hitting the market in 1994—nearly three years after the film's 1991 premiere. This was an unusual gap for a licensed movie game, which typically aimed to coincide with the film's theatrical or home video release.
The Missing NES Version:
The title was originally announced in 1993 for both the SNES and the NES. While the SNES version successfully made it to retail, the NES port was mysteriously canceled without an official explanation, remaining a subject of curiosity for unreleased game collectors.
A "Late-Era" Visual Style:
While released in 1994, reviewers and players often noted that the game's aesthetic and flat background design felt more reminiscent of a late-era NES game than a showcase for the SNES hardware. Despite this, it remains a solid entry in the mascot platformer genre of the time.