Marsupilami is a platform developed by Apache Software Limited, released 31 December 1995 on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.
What Marsupilami is
Marsupilami is a platform game developed by Apache Software Limited and released in 1995. It was published by Sega Enterprises, Ltd.. It is available on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Marsupilami is a character created by Belgian cartoonist "Franquin". Marsupilami is a long tailed made-up character who was stolen from the jungle and performs in a circus. After helping the other animals escape, Marsupilami must make his way back to the country he came from - Palombia. The aim is to guide his Elephant companion, Bonelli, through the levels, passed obstacles and traps. As he progresses, he gains more abilities by collecting power ups. Each level is timed so each action must be thought about carefully.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action, fantasy and kids. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
Where it sits in the Marsupilami series
Marsupilami is the first of 3 entries we hold in the Marsupilami series. The next entry was Marsupilami: Hoobadventure in 2021.
What it launched against
Marsupilami launched on 31 December 1995, within three weeks of Suikoden, Neo Turf Masters, Tales of Phantasia and Screamer.
Released around the same time: Suikoden, Neo Turf Masters, Tales of Phantasia, Screamer.
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