Pinky and the Brain: World Conquest

Pinky and the Brain: World Conquest is a maze-chase game based on the animated television series of the same name, developed by Gigawatt Studios and published by Southpeak Interactive in 2000 for Microsoft Windows. Players take control of either Pinky or the Brain, two laboratory mice on a quest to take over the world, navigating through a series of maze-like levels. The game includes several gameplay modes, all centered around maze traversal, and features full-motion video cutscenes between stages. A maze editor is also included, allowing players to create and share custom levels. The game was available on CD-ROM for Windows 95 and 98, requiring a Pentium 166 MHz processor and DirectX 6. It supports joystick and gamepad input along with keyboard controls. Upon release, the game received criticism for its low-polygon character models, repetitive maze gameplay, and technical issues such as jerky FMV and CD access pauses during gameplay. Its manual was noted for its vague networking instructions and sparse editor documentation. Despite the popularity of the source material, the game failed to capture the wit and charm of the show, relying too heavily on the license without delivering engaging gameplay. World Conquest remains a curiosity for fans of the series, though it is not widely available on modern platforms.