Throwback Thursday: Leaf Leaf!

 

It’s Throwback Thursday! This week we have a special throwback from our Creative Director, Karl:
Hey Webkinz Fans. Here’s a total blast from the past that I’m sure will be new to most of you. It’s a screen from Leaf Leaf one of the very first games in Webkinz World. You’ll recognize it as a Match 3 game, only with leaves. What happened to the game? Well it was awful. Horrible. The graphics, sound, animation – all of it. No bonuses. No power ups. No trophy. The title screen even showed a human hand in it. Before we even launched Webkinz back in 2005 I had already decided that I wanted to replace it. To show the team what a game could be, I designed Goober’s Lab, which remains popular to this day!

 

Leaf Leaf was only “live” for a couple of months, so few people ever saw it. I think we can all agree that we’ve come very, very far in the quality of our arcade games. Can this even compare to the art in Goober’s or Smoothie Moves?

Come back next Thursday for another look back into Webkinz’ past! And in the comments below, tell us which game in the arcade do you think has the best art?

 

72 Responses to Throwback Thursday: Leaf Leaf!

  1. TaffyKitty12 says:

    I do think this game looks kind of nice. It doesn’t look that bad. I also think most Webkinz games have great art. I think Lily Pads 2, Tropical Troubles, and Atomic Adventures have some really good art. ;)

  2. Exora says:

    I think this is really pretty, but I have to say I L-O-V-E Goober’s Lab. Too bad it crashes all the time (whenever you run out of time or moves, you get the screen without any atoms on it and your only option is to log out.) Also adore Atomicolicious in the Tournament Arena. Awesome games! I’m very impressed!

  3. migrubbs says:

    This looks like a cool game to play. Can’t wait to try it.

  4. corgilover1029 says:

    I love Goober’s Lab.

  5. eberry12 says:

    Whoa! That was a LONG time ago, I started Webkinz in 2008 soooo, I never saw this game, did I? ;) of coarse NOT! :) I wish!~~~~eberry4~~~~

  6. MyCatWhiskersRocks says:

    I have been on Webkinz for about 4 years so I don’t think I ever saw this game, and JesusismyLord830, I never saw Driving School.

  7. JesusismyLord830 says:

    I love the squirrel or whatever it is in the tree. Is there by any chance a way you could give a picture of the title screen so we can see? I understand if not. Thanks for sharing! By the way, wasn’t there also one called Driving School?

  8. bluemorpho says:

    I like the little lizards on the corners. They are cute :)

  9. pingpongkitties says:

    Aw I don’t think it looks so bad – I love leaves! Would be great for an autumn game. I think that Goober’s Lab is an awesome game – one of my favorites – though every time I play it, I keep my fingers crossed it is going to give me my kinzcash. LOL Two other favorites of mine are Color Storm and Tile Towers. Did you design those as well Karl? So many fun games to play – thanks Webkinz World.

  10. nolanday says:

    I actually like this leaf design! I don’t like the pointer on Goober’s lab but it’s still a fun game.

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