Hugo (series)
Encyclopedia
The interactive television
game show
Hugo sparked numerous video games based on or inspired by the show. The series of more than 30 games, including spin-offs
, sold over 10 million copies for the Amiga
, Commodore 64
, PC
, PlayStation, PlayStation 2
, Game Boy
, and mobile game
systems. Most of the titles are platform game
s or minigame
sets, but there are also some quiz
-type educational game
s. There were also various editions and compilations
of the titles. In 2005, Hugo was rebranded as Agent Hugo for a new series of games.
s by ITE Media based on the Hugo franchise. The original game was released in 2005
, only in Europe
. It was followed by Agent Hugo: Roborumble in 2006
, Agent Hugo - Lemoon Twist in 2007
, and Agent Hugo: Hula Holiday in 2008
.
platform game in the style of Crash Bandicoot
that was developed and published by ITE Media on November 3, 2000, for the PlayStation. In this game, the deep-jungle village of the otherwise cheerful Kikurians is in great danger. The volcano near the village can erupt at any moment, since the evil witch Scylla clogged the crater with a huge boulder, threatening to flood the Kikurian village with lava. To save the village, Hugo must find three magic sun stones located in three places: in an old Inca pyramid, in old mine and in Scylla's dungeons.
version was developed and published by Kiloo ApS in 2004. For this game, Scylla is back and this time she found the spell that would make her the most powerful witch of all time. For this, she requires very rare black diamonds, which are to be found on the jungle island where the Kikurians live. She takes them all prisoner and forces them to work day and night in search of black diamonds. The Kikurian elder asks Hugo to liberate the slaves and stop Scylla's evil plot before it is too late.
on October 31, 2003, for the Game Boy Advance
.
and PC
. In this game, Scylla has discovered the location of the Phoenix Tree, in which only once every 1,000 years a single apple grows. If one eats the apple after it has become ripe, his or her three wishes will be fulfilled. Scylla strives from the deepest soul for absolute power and eternal beauty — and because she hates the trolls, she would love to see them eradicated. Now she sees her chance for all of her wishes to come true. Hugo and his friend Fernando must reach the cave before the witch does, or else he and all the trolls will be destroyed.
published by ITE Media on October 4, 2002, for the PC. In this game, natural disasters have struck the island where the Kikurians live. It is up to Hugo to stand up against the forces of nature and, in the end, battle Scylla as well.
from Scylla, foiling her plots to ruin Christmas
.
Interactive television
Interactive television describes a number of techniques that allow viewers to interact with television content as they view it.- Definitions :...
game show
Game show
A game show is a type of radio or television program in which members of the public, television personalities or celebrities, sometimes as part of a team, play a game which involves answering questions or solving puzzles usually for money and/or prizes...
Hugo sparked numerous video games based on or inspired by the show. The series of more than 30 games, including spin-offs
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
, sold over 10 million copies for the Amiga
Amiga
The Amiga is a family of personal computers that was sold by Commodore in the 1980s and 1990s. The first model was launched in 1985 as a high-end home computer and became popular for its graphical, audio and multi-tasking abilities...
, Commodore 64
Commodore 64
The Commodore 64 is an 8-bit home computer introduced by Commodore International in January 1982.Volume production started in the spring of 1982, with machines being released on to the market in August at a price of US$595...
, PC
Personal computer
A personal computer is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals, and which is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no intervening computer operator...
, PlayStation, PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
, Game Boy
Game Boy
The , is an 8-bit handheld video game device developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It was released in Japan on , in North America in , and in Europe on...
, and mobile game
Mobile game
A mobile game is a video game played on a mobile phone, smartphone, PDA, tablet computer or portable media player. This does not include games played on handheld video game systems such as Nintendo DS or PlayStation Portable....
systems. Most of the titles are platform game
Platform game
A platform game is a video game characterized by requiring the player to jump to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles . It must be possible to control these jumps and to fall from platforms or miss jumps...
s or minigame
Minigame
A minigame is a short video game often contained within another video game. A minigame is always smaller or more simplistic than the game in which it is contained. Minigames are sometimes also offered separately for free to promote the main game...
sets, but there are also some quiz
Quiz
A quiz is a form of game or mind sport in which the players attempt to answer questions correctly. In some countries, a quiz is also a brief assessment used in education and similar fields to measure growth in knowledge, abilities, and/or skills.Quizzes are usually scored in points and many...
-type educational game
Educational game
Educational games are games that have been designed to teach people about a certain subject, expand concepts, reinforce development, understand an historical event or culture, or assist them in learning a skill as they play...
s. There were also various editions and compilations
Product bundling
Product bundling is a marketing strategy that involves offering several products for sale as one combined product. This strategy is very common in the software business , in the cable television industry Product bundling is a marketing strategy that involves offering several products for sale as...
of the titles. In 2005, Hugo was rebranded as Agent Hugo for a new series of games.
Agent Hugo series
Agent Hugo is a series of action gameAction game
Action game is a video game genre that emphasizes physical challenges, including hand–eye coordination and reaction-time. The genre includes diverse subgenres such as fighting games, shooter games, and platform games, which are widely considered the most important action games, though some...
s by ITE Media based on the Hugo franchise. The original game was released in 2005
2005 in video gaming
-Events:*March 6 — The television show 60 Minutes tackles issues within video game controversy. This segment of 60 Minutes has been criticized by video game players for encouraging video game censorship....
, only in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. It was followed by Agent Hugo: Roborumble in 2006
2006 in video gaming
-Events:* January 26, 2006 -- Nintendo announces its newly redesigned handheld, the Nintendo DS Lite. The new model is lighter, smaller, has configurable brightness and features an improved user interface.* January 26, 2006 -- Konami Corp...
, Agent Hugo - Lemoon Twist in 2007
2007 in video gaming
-Events:*March 14: Microsoft announces Games for Windows - Live, a version of Xbox Live for the Windows platform. The service launched on May 8.*March 27: Microsoft announces the new "Xbox 360 Elite" stock-keeping unit . The revision comes with a bigger hard drive and the ability to output HDMI...
, and Agent Hugo: Hula Holiday in 2008
2008 in video gaming
Notable events of 2008 in video gaming. See also history of video games. The release dates listed in this article are the games' original release dates.-Events:...
.
Hugo and the Kikurean Sunstones
Hugo and the Kikurean Sunstones is a 3D3D computer graphics
3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
platform game in the style of Crash Bandicoot
Crash Bandicoot
Crash Bandicoot may refer to:* Crash Bandicoot , a video game protagonist* Crash Bandicoot , a video game series* Crash Bandicoot , a 1996 PlayStation video game and first Crash Bandicoot...
that was developed and published by ITE Media on November 3, 2000, for the PlayStation. In this game, the deep-jungle village of the otherwise cheerful Kikurians is in great danger. The volcano near the village can erupt at any moment, since the evil witch Scylla clogged the crater with a huge boulder, threatening to flood the Kikurian village with lava. To save the village, Hugo must find three magic sun stones located in three places: in an old Inca pyramid, in old mine and in Scylla's dungeons.
Hugo: Black Diamond Fever
Hugo: Black Diamond Fever is a 3D platform game that was developed and published by ITE Media on August 23, 2005, for the PlayStation. A mobileMobile game
A mobile game is a video game played on a mobile phone, smartphone, PDA, tablet computer or portable media player. This does not include games played on handheld video game systems such as Nintendo DS or PlayStation Portable....
version was developed and published by Kiloo ApS in 2004. For this game, Scylla is back and this time she found the spell that would make her the most powerful witch of all time. For this, she requires very rare black diamonds, which are to be found on the jungle island where the Kikurians live. She takes them all prisoner and forces them to work day and night in search of black diamonds. The Kikurian elder asks Hugo to liberate the slaves and stop Scylla's evil plot before it is too late.
Hugo: Bukkazoom!
Hugo: Bukkazoom! was developed by ITE Media and published by NamcoNamco
is a Japanese corporation best known as a former video game developer and publisher. Following a merger with Bandai in September 2005, the two companies' game production assets were spun off into Namco Bandai Games on March 31, 2006. Namco Ltd. was re-established to continue domestic operation of...
on October 31, 2003, for the Game Boy Advance
Game Boy Advance
The is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured, and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China...
.
Hugo: Cannon Cruise
Hugo: Cannon Cruise was developed and published by ITE Media on November 3, 2004, for the PlayStation 2PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
and PC
Personal computer
A personal computer is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals, and which is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no intervening computer operator...
. In this game, Scylla has discovered the location of the Phoenix Tree, in which only once every 1,000 years a single apple grows. If one eats the apple after it has become ripe, his or her three wishes will be fulfilled. Scylla strives from the deepest soul for absolute power and eternal beauty — and because she hates the trolls, she would love to see them eradicated. Now she sees her chance for all of her wishes to come true. Hugo and his friend Fernando must reach the cave before the witch does, or else he and all the trolls will be destroyed.
Hugo: Jungle Island
Hugo: Jungle Island is a series of two 3D platform games, originally released by ITE Media in 1999 and 2000 for the PC. In these games, Scylla has once again kidnapped Hugo's family, but this time she keeps them prisoner on a jungle island.Hugo: Smakkaball
Together with his family, his friends, and even his sworn enemies, Hugo takes part in a Smakkaball sport tournament.Hugo: The Evil Mirror
Hugo: The Evil Mirror was developed by ITE Media and published by Namco for the PC, PlayStation, GameBoy Advance, and GameBoy Color. It was released in Europe on May 2, 2002; and in North America on April 24, 2005. In this game, Scylla has used her magic powers to trap Hugo in a mirror. The wicked witch broke it into three pieces and magically scattered the pieces across the world.Then Scylla kidnappes Hugolina to steal her beauty. Hugo's three children, Rit, Rat, and Ruth, are the only ones who can free him. To break the spell, each child must find a piece of the mirror.The kids put the mirror together and Hugo is able to defeat Mirror Scylla and break the spell. After the fight Hugo gets out of the mirror and traps Scylaa on it and breaks it into pieces and saves Hugolina.Hugo: The Forces of Nature
Hugo: The Forces of Nature is an educational gameEducational game
Educational games are games that have been designed to teach people about a certain subject, expand concepts, reinforce development, understand an historical event or culture, or assist them in learning a skill as they play...
published by ITE Media on October 4, 2002, for the PC. In this game, natural disasters have struck the island where the Kikurians live. It is up to Hugo to stand up against the forces of nature and, in the end, battle Scylla as well.
Hugo: Wintergames
Hugo: Wintergames is a series of three video games produced between 1997 and 1999 by ITE Media for the PC. In each of them, Hugo must rescue Santa ClausSanta Claus
Santa Claus is a folklore figure in various cultures who distributes gifts to children, normally on Christmas Eve. Each name is a variation of Saint Nicholas, but refers to Santa Claus...
from Scylla, foiling her plots to ruin Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
.