History VideoGame / PunkySkunk

''Punky Skunk'' (also known as ''Cooly Skunk'' in UsefulNotes/{{Japan}}) is a UsefulNotes/PlayStation game originally developed and planned to be released on the UsefulNotes/{{SNES}}, but it was decided that it would released on the [=PlayStation=] instead because at the time, the [=PlayStation=] had been out for a while and the SNES era was on its last legs. However, the prototype for the SNES version was eventually dumped in 2020. The [=PlayStation=] version was released in Japan in November of 1996. The game was eventually released in the UsefulNotes/UnitedStates, but it wasn't released until February of 1998, a year and a few months after its original release. Since it was released when most games were coming out in 3D, many people didn't think much of this game since SideView games were becoming far less common. Because of that, it's seen as a CultClassic by a handful of people.

* {{Catchphrase}}: Whenever Punky gets an extra life, either by collecting 100 stars or finding one, or when he switches his gear, he'll always say ''I've got it!''.

''Punky Skunk'' (also known as ''Cooly Skunk'' in UsefulNotes/{{Japan}}) is a UsefulNotes/{{Playstation}} game originally developed and planned to be released on the UsefulNotes/{{SNES}}, but it was decided that it would released on the Playstation instead because at the time, the Playstation had been out for a while and the SNES era was on its last legs. However, the prototype for the SNES version was eventually dumped in 2020. The UsefulNotes/PlayStation version was released in Japan in November of 1996. The game was eventually released in the UsefulNotes/UnitedStates, but it wasn't released until February of 1998, a year and a few months after its original release. Since it was released when most games were coming out in 3D, many people didn't think much of this game since SideView games were becoming far less common. Because of that, it's seen as a CultClassic by a handful of people.

* SideView: The game is a 2D platformer that was released on the original Playstation. Since most games that came out around its time in 1998 in the United States were in 3D, it was criticized for being this and it's overlooked by many.

* AuthorityEqualsAsskicking: Commander Chew is a heck of a lot tougher than the rank and file Chews.

* FamousLastWords:
** "Punky, we meet once again. Prepare for...the final match!" [[spoiler:Commander Chew]]
** "I would have gotten away with it if it weren't for you meddling kids...Prepare to die!" [[spoiler:Badler]]

''Punky Skunk'' (also known as ''Cooly Skunk'' in UsefulNotes/{{Japan}}) is a UsefulNotes/{{Playstation}} game originally developed and planned to be released on the UsefulNotes/{{SNES}}, but it was decided that it would released on the Playstation instead because at the time, the Playstation had been out for a while and the SNES era was on its last legs. However, the prototype for the SNES version was eventually dumped in 2020. The PlayStation version was released in Japan in November of 1996. The game was eventually released in the UsefulNotes/UnitedStates, but it wasn't released until February of 1998, a year and a few months after its original release. Since it was released when most games were coming out in 3D, many people didn't think much of this game since SideView games were becoming far less common. Because of that, it's seen as a CultClassic by a handful of people.

''Punky Skunk'' (also known as ''Cooly Skunk'' in UsefulNotes/{{Japan}}) is a rather old and [[SugarWiki/NeedsMoreLove overlooked]] UsefulNotes/{{Playstation}} game with an interesting history. It was originally developed and planned to be released on the UsefulNotes/{{SNES}}, but it was decided that it would released on the Playstation instead because at the time, the Playstation had been out for a while and the SNES era was on its last legs. However, the prototype for the SNES version was eventually dumped in 2020. The PlayStation version was released in Japan in November of 1996. The game was eventually released in the UsefulNotes/UnitedStates, but it wasn't released until February of 1998, a year and a few months after its original release. Since it was released when most games were coming out in 3D, many people didn't think much of this game since SideView games were becoming far less common. Because of that, it's seen as a CultClassic by a handful of people.

As the title says, you play as Punky, a skunk that wants to stop Badler, a wolf and his crew, the BB Brigade, from destroying his island home. Kelly, a rabbit, and Nash, who is also a skunk, ensure Punky that they will help in any way they can. After you clear the first island, Commander Chew, TheDragon to Badler, kidnaps Nash because he's been making gadgets to aid Punky in his quest. After he is kidnapped, Kelly informs Punky, who was looking for Nash, that he was captured and that he's been taken to one of the many islands. So it's up to him to find Nash and rescue him from Badler and Commander Chew. NeedsWikiMagicLove.

!!Punky Skunk provides examples of:

* YouMeddlingKids: [[spoiler:Badler]] invokes this near the end.

* BrainwashedAndCrazy: On the last island, Punky learns that Nash has been controlled by a machine made by Badler and Nash uses his latest invention to defeat Punky. Once Nash has been defeated, the machine will be destroyed and Nash will go back to his old self.

* {{Flight}}: Punky can fly with the jetpack he gets in the last stages of the game.

* NeverSayDie: When a brainwashed Nash fights Punky, Nash says he will "destroy" Punky.

* VerbalTic: Every time Punky jumps, he will always make a ''yea'' sound. Considering the amount of platforming, you will hear it a lot.