Antarctic Adventure

Infobox VG| title = Antarctic Adventure


developer = Konami
publisher = Konami, Home Entertainment Suppliers
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released = 1983
genre = Racing
modes = Single player
multiplayer (alternating)
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platforms = Arcade, MSX, NES, ColecoVision, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Virtual Console
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"Antarctic Adventure", known in Japan as "Kekkyoku Nankyoku Daibōken" (けっきょく南極大冒険) is a videogame developed by Konami in 1983 for arcade machines and MSX, and later for video game consoles, such as NES. The player takes the role of an Antarctic penguin, racing to disparate research stations owned by different countries in Antarctica.

The gameplay is similar to Sega's "Turbo", but plays at a much slower pace. The penguin, later named Penta, must reach the next station before time runs out while avoiding sea lions and breaks in the ice. Throughout the levels, fish jump out of ice holes and can be caught for bonus points. The game, like many early video games, has no ending – when the player reaches the last station, the game starts from the first level again, but with increased difficulty.

Legacy

"Antarctic Adventure" was followed by a sequel for the MSX computer in 1986, entitled "Penguin Adventure". In addition, the penguin character Penta, and his son Pentarou became a mascot for Konami through the 1980s. They have made appearances in over 10 games. Of particularly note are his appearances in the "Parodius" series of shoot'em up games.

Trivia

* The music that plays in each level is "The Skaters' Waltz" by Émile Waldteufel.

External links

*StrategyWiki
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* [http://www.famicomworld.com/Reviews/Antarctic_Adventure.htm Review of the game]