Play The Three Stooges (U)(Mode7) Online

I picked up The Three Stooges for the Game Boy Advance back in 2002, a game developed by Artisan Studios and published by Simon & Schuster. It was a time when licensed platformers were everywhere, and this one tried to capture the trio's brand of physical comedy on the small screen. The game doesn't try to be anything more than a straightforward adaptation of their antics, fitting right in with other cartoonish action titles of that era.

You control Moe, Larry, and Curly, switching between them to use their unique slapstick moves against enemies and to solve environmental puzzles. The main goal is to progress through a series of themed stages, collecting pies and avoiding hazards. Key mechanics include using character specific attacks, like Moe's eye poke or Curly's spin, and interacting with objects in the environment to trigger comedic sequences. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty can feel uneven at times, with some cheap hits from off screen enemies. Playing it feels like orchestrating a controlled, slightly janky, cartoon brawl.