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Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game is a 1995 action title based on the iconic comic character, released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in the U.S. and Europe. Developed by Ukiyotei and co-published by Acclaim Entertainment and Sony Electronic Publishing, it puts players in the role of Al Simmons, aka Spawn, on a mission to rescue 13 kidnapped children. The game features side-scrolling beat 'em up gameplay with platforming elements. Players can make Spawn walk, run, crouch, and jump. In combat, alongside basic punches and kicks, Spawn can use various special abilities activated via specific button combinations, which drain "Necroplasm" energy. Displayed as a countdown timer starting at 9:9:9:9, different special moves consume varying amounts of this energy. If the timer hits zero, Spawn's soul is condemned to Hell forever, ending the game. There are 17 levels total, where players fight enemies and face powerful bosses including Redeemer, Angela, Mad One, A New Breed, Overkill, Violator, and Malebolgia. Defeating each level's final boss drops a special item that restores health. The game also offers unlimited continues — even if all lives are lost, players can restart the current level. A password system lets players resume progress after stopping, though health does not refill when using a password. The story follows Al Simmons, a former U.S. government secret agent betrayed and killed by his partner. To see his wife again, he makes a deal with Hell's ruler Malebolgia and becomes Spawn. His powers are immense, but using them drains his energy; if fully depleted, his soul belongs to Malebolgia forever. In the game, a rogue called The Mad One kidnaps 13 innocent children — including Simmons' stepdaughter — and seals their souls in the magical Orb of Purity. The Mad One's ultimate goal is to use the orb to destroy Malebolgia. Simmons must stop him to save his stepdaughter, the other children, and himself. Upon release, Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game received mixed reviews. Its graphics, animation, and music were praised, but gameplay was criticized for lacking innovation and variety. Some reviewers found special move controls overly complex, while others cited the special abilities as a highlight. Overall, the game is considered faithful to the original comics and recommended for fans of the series.