The plot kicks off when C.C. Deville steals the Edgar Awards, demanding a massive film contract from Warner CEO Thaddeus Plotz as ransom. A freak zeppelin accident crashes his airship into the Warner water tower, scattering the awards across six diverse movie sets and inadvertently freeing the Warner siblings. The trio must now navigate these worlds to retrieve the statues before the big award ceremony. Gameplay Mechanics: A Classic Collectathon
: Players explore six themed soundstages, including "Ye Olde West," "Spooky Movie," and "The Epic".
Critics generally viewed the game as a solid, if unrevolutionary, platformer. Animaniacs The Great Edgar Hunt
: Scattered throughout the adventure are varied mini-games, including chariot races and challenges featuring Pinky and the Brain. Critical Reception
Released in 2005 for the GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox, Animaniacs: The Great Edgar Hunt is a 3D collectathon platformer that captures the chaotic humor of the classic Warner Bros. cartoon. Developed by Warthog, the game follows Yakko, Wakko, and Dot as they attempt to recover 45 stolen "Edgars"—the cartoon world's equivalent of the Oscars—from the megalomaniacal director C.C. Deville. The Storyline: Zany Stakes The plot kicks off when C
: Some fans on GameFAQs were disappointed by the lack of familiar faces from the show's wider cast and the inability to skip cutscenes.
: Players can switch between the three siblings at designated points. While their basic moves are similar, each has unique gadgets or traits; for instance, Wakko uses a shovel that is vital for digging up hidden collectibles. The trio must now navigate these worlds to
The game follows the traditional "collectathon" blueprint, where progression is tied to finding specific items and completing character-driven missions.