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Playthrough of The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Topsy Turvy Games, Disney Interactive's 1996 mini-game collection for Windows.

Developed by 7th Level and released by Disney Interactive in 1996, Topsy Turvy Games is a collection of five mini-games inspired by the Festival of Fools from Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame film. The game is framed by the gargoyles Victor, Hugo, and Laverne, who act as hosts, introducing the activities with playful banter. Their presence, along with colorful animation and voice acting, gives the game a lighthearted and authentic Disney feel.

Each of the five mini-games draws on carnival or party-game themes. Chiseler is a Breakout-style brick-smashing game where you use gargoyles to bat a marble pigeon into walls. Djali Bowling replaces the ball with Esmeralda’s goat, sending him head-first into lines of costumed festival-goers. Le Food Feud! is a food fight gallery shooter that has you throwing food at characters while avoiding messy counterattacks. Upsy Daisy offers a balloon-battle experience, as players float and try to pop one another’s balloons while contending with hazards like pigeons and thieves. Finally, Inside Outwords presents a fast-paced word quiz where players solve reversed-meaning phrases under time pressure.

The presentation is where the game shines. With over 8,000 frames of hand-drawn animation and lively backgrounds, the Festival of Fools is brought to life with strong visual flair. The gargoyles’ commentary adds humor, and the variety of game styles helps keep the experience from growing repetitive too quickly. The production values reflect Disney’s mid-90s commitment to polished multimedia experiences on PC.

Gameplay itself, however, is fairly simple. While the variety is welcome, most of the mini-games are designed for short bursts of play rather than extended sessions. Some, such as the balloon-popping mechanics in Upsy Daisy, can feel imprecise or chaotic. Still, the inclusion of adjustable difficulty levels and two-player options adds replay value, especially for younger players or families.

Overall, The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Topsy Turvy Games is a charming but modest package. It succeeds more as a celebration of the movie’s festive tone than as a deep or challenging game. With its mix of humor, vibrant animation, and accessible design, it delivers lighthearted entertainment that fits well in Disney’s 1990s PC catalog, even if it doesn’t offer much staying power for players looking for more depth.