Penguin Adventure (bootleg of MSX version, encrypted)
bootleg (Screen) • 1988


Navigate icy landscapes in Penguin Adventure, a one-player platform game released in 1988. As a penguin, players run and jump across varied terrain, collecting hearts that offer different benefits – from scoring points to extending the timer, granting temporary flight, or providing invincibility. Various power-ups can be acquired to enhance abilities, like guns for attacking enemies, feathered boots for aerial maneuvering, and propeller hats for extended jumps. The game features a scrolling environment with multiple stage types, and players will encounter different enemy attacks requiring specific protections such as helmets, cloth, or even glasses to reveal hidden foes. A bonus stage can be accessed by landing in a particular spot during gameplay; here, collecting fish rewards the player with an extra life while avoiding meteors and time constraints. Strategic use of these power-ups is essential for overcoming obstacles and progressing through the game's levels. Completing certain stages requires a map to avoid being instantly defeated, adding another layer of challenge to this unusual platformer.
Details
- Manufacturer
- bootleg (Screen)
- Year
- 1988
- Players
- 1
- Genre
- Platform / Run, Jump & Scrolling
- Display
- raster
- Emulation status
- good
- Release type
- Unofficial (bootleg/hack)
- MAME ID
- pengadvb
Machine data derived from the MAME project.