''Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings'' is a mid-1990s video game developed by Alexandria and published by

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for the

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in 1995, and for the

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in 1996.

Game

''Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings'' is a game in which the player controls

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, the mascot of the

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. The game was released in 1995 by

for the

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and

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platforms.

Reception

'' Next Generation'' reviewed the Genesis version of the game, rating it two stars out of five, and stated that "you have another side-scrolling action game that leaves a bad taste in your mouth." ''

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'' gave an overall score of 5.75 out of 10 noting the game geared for younger players, the gameplay being too easy and noting that the game does not offer anything new or innovative although the game being well designed for an action platformer concluding “it captures the quality of Sonic the Hedgehog and promises the wholesomeness and entertainment of the Olympic Games themselves.”

Reviews

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'' (May, 1995) - SNES version *

- Apr, 1995 *

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- Aug, 1995 *

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- Feb, 1996 *

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- May, 1995

References

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