Description

"The NewZealand Story" is a captivating platform arcade game developed by Taito Corporation in 1988, and later adapted for various home consoles including the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The game features a charming kiwi named Tiki who embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his kidnapped friends from a malevolent leopard seal. The setting is a whimsically re-imagined New Zealand, where players traverse through multiple levels ranging from forests and caves to icy landscapes, each brimming with perilous obstacles, enemies, and puzzles.

Gameplay in "The NewZealand Story" involves navigating through intricate mazes and platforms, using arrows as both weapons and tools to climb higher grounds. One of the game's standout features is the variety of vehicles Tiki can commandeer, such as balloons, UFOs, and airships, each offering unique mechanics and strategic advantages. The game is celebrated for its challenging gameplay, imaginative level design, and the engaging mechanic of utilizing different vehicles to progress. Its release was met with positive reception and has since been regarded as a classic, influencing other platformers in the late 80s and early 90s.