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"Mappy-Land" is a classic platform video game developed by Namco and released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1986. The game stars Mappy, the anthropomorphic police mouse known from the 1983 arcade game "Mappy". In "Mappy-Land", players are tasked with navigating Mappy through various themed levels—from a funfair and a wild west area to a pirate ship—in a quest to collect items for his girlfriend Mapica's birthday party, such as cheese and wedding rings, while avoiding the feline foes, the Meowkies, and their leader, Goro. The gameplay expands on the original arcade's mechanics, introducing new traps, enemies, and collectibles, making it an engaging experience for players.

The game is divided into several stages, each with unique challenges and items to collect. Players must strategically open and close doors to create barriers against enemies or use trampolines to jump between platform levels and avoid hazards. "Mappy-Land" was distinctive for its time due to its use of multiple non-linear levels and the variety of themes and objectives, which kept the gameplay fresh and interesting. While not as commercially successful as its arcade predecessor, "Mappy-Land" has gained a nostalgic following over the years, appreciated for its charming graphics and sound, as well as its quirky and fun storyline that expands the universe of its lovable protagonist, Mappy.

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