Her other TV appearances included 'Maverick,' '77 Sunset Strip,' 'Hawaiian Eye,' 'Bonanza,' 'The Love Boat' and 'Fantasy Island.' But her most famous part far outlasted the three years spent on 'Gilligan's Island.' Wells recreated the role in spin-off movies (such as 'Rescue From Gilligan's Island' and 'The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island') and the animated series 'Gilligan's Planet,' and even made cameo appearances in character on 'Baywatch' and 'Alf.' The Associated Press contributed to this gallery.Ī Miss America contestant from Reno, Nevada, Dawn Wells (October 18, 1938-December 30, 2020) pivoted from medical studies to an acting career, and earned immortality after a fashion while wearing a gingham dress (or belly button-covering shorts) as the wholesome Mary Ann Summers, one of seven shipwrecked castaways on the 1960s sitcom 'Gilligan's Island.' This became a slight issue also, in that an accidental button press can negate your attempt, however with most levels only taking a minute or two to complete it’s not too much of a setback.A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.īy senior producer David Morgan. Luckily, if you find yourself in a bind – one you got yourself into, or not – you can just tap the Y button to restart the level. We got stuck in the walls a couple of times, and whilst this wasn’t the end of the world, it was definitely frustrating to happen when halfway (or more!) through a level. Learning the different attack styles of enemies, and how best to defeat them is where you’ll sometimes fail. I can certainly appreciate the challenge of a difficult game, but sometimes it becomes too much of a hindrance to enjoy the game fully so I quite like it when I get a game that is as relatively simple and relaxing to a degree.Ĭontrols are decent and we didn’t have too much trouble getting to grips with them. Plenty of games that have went for this classic style have utilised the severe difficulty of years gone by, and whilst that is definitely right up some players’ streets – it’s not for me.

Levels are quick and straightforward enough to keep us going, and not give up out of frustration.

Bucket Knight, thankfully, is one of the former. We’ve seen a lot of retro games over the years, and while there has been many we have enjoyed there has been a considerable number that just haven’t pushed our buttons.

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