"The Powerpuff Girls: Chemical X-Traction, published by BAM! Entertainment in 2001 for the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation, is a fighting game inspired by the Cartoon Network animated series, 'The Powerpuff Girls.' Players take on the role of one of the Powerpuff Girls—Blossom, Bubbles, or Buttercup—in intense one-on-one melee battles against computer-controlled villains.
Gameplay: In this 3D fighting game, players guide one of the Powerpuff Girls through various settings to reclaim Chemical X and track down Mojo Jojo. The game offers a selection of ten playable characters, including The Powerpuff Girls and seven villains. The two available modes are the story mode, where players can pick up objects and utilize super-powered attacks, and the simulator mode, allowing control of a Powerpuff Girl against a villain or one villain against another.
Plot: The storyline unfolds as the Powerpuff Girls, while baking a delicious pie, accidentally include Chemical X as an ingredient. Mojo Jojo seizes the pie and shares it with his allies. The girls, determined to reclaim Chemical X, confront Mojo Jojo and face unexpected challenges from HIM. After defeating HIM, they successfully restore Chemical X to its rightful place.
Reception: The game received mixed reviews, with aggregate scores of 30% for the Nintendo 64 version and 39% for the PlayStation version on GameRankings. Metacritic awarded the game a score of 30/100. Individual reviews varied, with some publications praising aspects like gameplay (GameZone) while others criticized elements such as low scores for the PlayStation version (IGN)."
