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They're tiny, they're toony, they're altogether loony. You must know the tune by now. Yep, those meddlesome Tiny Toons are here to make an appearance on the Megadrive for the ACME Looniversity Soccer and Basketball tournament, to determine the best team in town.

All the familiar faces from the Warner Brothers studios are here to wow and amaze you with their sporting talents, competing in teams of four against either the CPU or player two. But being the rascals they are, a few tricks are bound to be popping out of sleeves.

It's not just footballing and basketballing fare, you know. The toonsters can take a break from team sports to have a crack at an Obstacle Course, Ten Pin Bowling, and the rather unsportsmanlike pursuit of Montana Hitting (like Mallet Legend but with Montana Max replacing the usual dumb animals).

As with all sports comes the dreaded team selection, and of course not everyone can be chosen. It's a time for team tactics, signing up Little Bleeper on the wing for speed. Buster Bunny in goal with his big hands. After all, the difference between success and defeat lies in the team's hands. There are no fat or wheezy characters, though...

The Toonies present an unusual combination of fluffy cartoon characters and a challenging difficulty level in one player mode.

The control system takes some getting used to, but after a while the rewards are reaped. The added events are a good laugh, the best of which being the bowling. Ultimately, this is a family product with nothing too demanding and plenty of good laughs.

I don't care for this at all, unlike Paul.

I'd rather have a copy of FIFA or NBA Jam than two half-baked cartoon versions which lack any real feel or gameplay sophistication. The extra events look like the extra gameplay padding they are - the obstacle course being a particular waste of anyone's time!

Graphics 87%
As fun, colourful and humorous as the animated series.

Sound 85%
All the favourites are here, and you'll be whistling them for weeks!

Playability 79%
Once the control system is mastered, the events are fast and furious.

Lastability 77%
The character and the sport selections mean quite a long life.

Value For Money 77%
With plenty packed in and playable games, not a bad buy.

Overall 78%
A cutesy lark in the park, ideally suited to younger players, but lacking sophistication.