This little gem was a big part of my childhood so many years ago, along with the sequel, "Thunder and Lightning Arent So Frightening". I didnt play the third game very extensively and wasnt as big a fan of it as I was of the first two, and I never played the fourth game. But this classic masterpiece holds up a lot better than one would expect.
Re-playing Pajama Sam on newer PCs isnt as much of an immersive experience as it once was, as the game is very dated and its native resolution is extremely low. Its possible to stretch it to fill up more of the screen, but that makes the picture quality cry out in agony. There also arent any mods out there for it, as its not a particularly well known title. A remastered version of this game in high definition would be very welcome for the PC.
But getting to the point, I have to say, whoever came up with the idea of porting this nostalgic trip to iOS is an absolute genius. It makes you feel like the game was intended for iOS devices. Playing it on my iPod Touch (5 or 6, not sure which gen it is) is a much nicer, more refined experience than on modern PCs. And the best part is, practically nothing has changed except the controls and interface. Its still the same game as it was back when it came out for PC and MAC in 1996 (the year I was born!), only its a little easier to navigate now. It also saves your progress when you exit the app which is something the PC version never did, as far as I know. It will surely satisfy anyone who grew up with the game as I did who are looking for a nice nostalgic kick, and its still a fantastic game for kids. I would even recommend it to any casual iOS gamer regardless of age. It is one of the most delightful journeys in gaming history that doesnt get anywhere near as much recognition as it deserves.
I used to not be really into iOS games and have never before actually purchased an app that required money - until now. This phenomenal port has more than earned the $5 I paid for it. Ill see about purchasing Pajama Sam 2 sometime in the near future and might review that one too.