In order to do so, the player is required to collect a certain number of "spots" that changes (usually increasing) as the game progresses.

The player's health is monitored by a humorous Cool Spot face that gradually bends forward and eventually falls from its position as damage occurs.

If a Continue letter is collected, Spot will be able to restart on the level he was on at the time of losing his last life, although his total points will be reset.

[10] Pelit gave it a score of 82%, and summarized it as "one of the most enjoyable platform games in a long time".

[25] also in 1996, Super Play named Cool Spot 100th on its Top 100 SNES Games of All Time.

They also praised the game's graphics concluding: "One of the few non-Mario platformers worth anything more than a passing glance.