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"Team Buddies" is a quirky and colorful action game developed by Psygnosis and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It was released in Europe on September 15, 2000, and in North America on September 18, 2000.
Gameplay and Features:
Setting: The game is set in "Buddie World," a peaceful world inhabited by pill-shaped creatures called Buddies. The story begins when crates fall from the sky, leading to chaos and conflict among the Buddies.
Gameplay Mechanics: The game combines elements of real-time strategy and third-person shooter genres. Players control a team of Buddies and engage in battles using weapons and vehicles created from crates.
Crates and Items: Crates are collected and stacked in a 2×2×2 pad, which can be used to create different items such as light weapons, heavy weapons, and vehicles. The type of item created depends on how the crates are stacked.
Storyline: The Buddies are segregated by color and begin fighting for supremacy. The player learns that a scientist named Doctor Madasalorrie is behind the chaos and must persuade him to defect. The game culminates in a battle against the Baddies from the Baddie Moon.
Reception:
"Team Buddies" received mixed reviews, with praise for its unique concept and humor, but criticism for its gameplay mechanics and controls.
Legacy:
While not a major commercial success, "Team Buddies" remains a cult classic for its distinctive style and gameplay. It was the last game developed by Psygnosis' Camden Town studio before it was moved to Sony.