Penguin Adventure

Infobox VG| title = Penguin Adventure


developer = Konami
publisher = Konami
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released = 1986
genre = Adventure/Platform game
modes = Single player
Multiplayer (alternating)
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platforms = MSX
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"Penguin Adventure", (Japanese: "Yumetairiku Adventure" – 夢大陸アドベンチャー) is a video game released by Konami in 1986. It is a sequel to "Antarctic Adventure" and has the distinction of being the first game that the famous game designer Hideo Kojima (of "Metal Gear" fame) worked on; he was the assistant director. It has been acclaimed as one of the best MSX action games for its gameplay, depth, variety and rich pseudo-3D sprite-based graphics. The story follows Penta, a penguin who has to bring home a golden apple in order to cure Penguette (Penko Hime in the Japanese version), the Penguin Princess.

This title significantly expanded upon the gameplay of "Antarctic Adventure" by most notably adding a greater variety of stages and enemies and RPG elements: boss fights, purchasable items, and several mini-games. Items can be purchased through three different fisherman, in exchange for fish, that give Pentarou new abilities. One of the items that can be bought is a gun, which reflects the charactization Pentarou is given in his appearances in the Parodius series. Level design and variety has increased from "Antarctic Adventure"; there are forest levels, ice levels, water-based levels, caves, and even an outer-space bonus level. There are several shortcuts, usually hidden underneath holes (which are typically harmful hazards) in the game, that allow the player to go on almost completely different paths.

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External links

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* [http://www.angelfire.com/art2/unicorndreams/msx/PengnAdv.html Game Description and Information]
* [http://junkerhq.net/MiscScans/yumetairikuimages.html Box Images]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T3woiAcaE0 Gameplay Video]