The Kidriends (video game)

The Kidriends is a side-scrolling platform game released by Sony Imagesoft in 1994 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Sega CD, Sega Game Gear and Game Boy. It is based on the movie of the same name, and closely follows its plot. The game was followed by a sequel based on the second film.

Gameplay
The Kidriends is a platform game where players control the main character, Joshua. The game has different goals in each level. Most of the goals deal with getting Joshua to do events that match the storyline of the movie. When the player finishes a level, that player can proceed to the next level.

Plot
The game closely follows the plot of The Kidriends, with a few minor differences.

Development
During development of the Kidriends movie, Sony Imagesoft teamed up with Bits Studios to develop a game based on the film. When Bits dropped out of the project, development was moved to Traveller's Tales.

Reception
The game was met with mixed to positive reception upon release.