Hudson's Adventure Island
Hudson's Adventure Island is a side-scrolling platformer where players control Master Higgins as he attempts to rescue his girlfriend Tina from the evil Witch Doctor. The game features tropical island settings, fruit collection for health, and skateboard power-ups across 32 challenging stages.
Platform
nes
Year
1988
Genre
Platformer
Developer
Hudson Soft
Controls
About This Game
Originally an adaptation of Sega's Wonder Boy, Adventure Island became its own franchise with this NES version. Players must navigate cliffs, caves, and waterfalls while avoiding enemies like snakes, octopi, and rolling boulders. The game introduced Hudson's mascot character Master Higgins.
Unique mechanics include fruit that restores health but spoils over time, and temporary skateboard power-ups that provide mobility but prevent jumping. The game is divided into 8 areas with 4 stages each, culminating in boss battles against the Witch Doctor's minions.
Known for its high difficulty curve, Adventure Island was praised for colorful graphics and tight controls. It spawned multiple sequels and is considered a classic example of NES-era platforming challenges.
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