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Hategame: The Adventures of Cookie & Cream

I wish Cookie & Cream has been as sweet as real bunnies. (Image by Flickr user  Porsupah Ree)
I wish Cookie and Cream has been as sweet as real bunnies. (Image by Flickr user Porsupah Ree)

(This article was edited from the original, How Two Bunnies Nearly Ruined My Life, which appeared on Recollections of Play, 11/29/11.)

Thinking back on the video games I’ve played, I realize that “hate” is a pretty rare and strong word in my gaming vocabulary.  I’ve played bad games, uninteresting games, and great games that just didn’t appeal to me.  But to say I actually hate a game, well…that’s really saying something. This brings me to The Adventures of Cookie & Cream (2001).  “Hate” does not even begin to describe the feeling that makes my blood boil as I reconsider this wretched, horrible game that nearly destroyed the greatest relationship ever in the history of all humankind! That of me and my husband. [Okay, okay…insert *sad trombone.*]

The Adventures of Cookie & Cream was released in 2001 on the Playstation 2 to very favorable reviews that described it as innovative, enjoyable, and a fun if challenging party game. It had 3D and 2D elements, unusual for a game of this era, adorable pink and orange bunnies as the main characters, and a fairly stylish setup with split screen, co-op play.

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