Regardless of content, IG’s video quality is generally solid for a 20+ year old cartoon series. There isn’t any grain or color bleeding to be found. Periodically you’ll notice scratches in the print, but there’ve been worse. The majority of the time the colors are bright and beautiful. At certain points when IG cuts to some scenes they appear darker and, in turn, uglier than when IG is “running” at its best. Very strange.
The audio is the shining star of this set. The audio is crisp and clear. The sound effects like those used for IG’s different gadgets are distinct and iconic. The voice actors are extremely entertaining and only add to the appeal of the characters. I suspect this series wouldn’t have survived so long without them. The best part of the audio is the soundtrack, which ranges from “goofy music” to awesome synth sounds akin to the IG theme. If I had the soundtrack, I’d be listening to it right now. Totally recommended.
As with a lot of older cartoon sets they’re light on the extras. IG isn’t immune to this “curse.” On the fourth disc we’re treated to a short retrospective on how IG got started. There is also an original art gallery and some fan art. It shows that little effort was put in this set and I find that sad. Ultimately, that’s not why we’re here. We’re here to watch a classic cartoon! Still — no excuse.
Cartoon sets like IG seem to always be meant for fans first and foremost. Unlike other sets I’ve viewed and reviewed, I can’t recommend this to anyone other than die-hard fans. The episodes are simply too shallow and lack variety. If you’re an IG fan you’ve already bought this set or plan to do so. To everyone else remotely interested, rent this set or watch it with your die-hard fan friends.
Article comments
1 - Average Game Journalist
"As with a lot of older cartoon sets they’re light on the extras."
I think it does older cartoon sets and older cartoon set watchers wrong if you haven't seen all the older cartoon sets that have been released to be able to fairly quantify "a lot" as being accurate. I'm certainly not qualified, I don't think many or anybody is.