

After a brief and confusing dig at William Shatner's toupee while on Star Trek, Nikki casts a level 10 spell is unleashed that accidently summons a giant monster that must be defeated by seeking a boon from the Wishing Engine. Pandemonium! is an early rail platformer from Toys for Bob developed for Crystal Dynamics which shares a remarkable amount with Crash Bandicoot which debuted just two months earlier. You play one of two characters - Fargus (and Sid) or Nikki, and go through stages leading up to the Wishing Engine. The gameplay is farily straightforward and the decision to put all the action on-rails allows for some really fun setpieces and camera work. The setting and sound design alone are deliciously whimsical and if you have any affection for the PS1 era of graphics, this one is a must-have.