Summary
- Release Year: 1982
- Genres: Arcade, Puzzle, Shooter
- Platforms: Apple II, Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Family Computer, MSX, Nintendo Entertainment System, TRS-80 Color Computer, Wii, Wii U
- Developers: Konami
- Publishers: Datasoft, Inc., Hudson Soft, Stern Electronics
Pooyan: A Classic Arcade Game from the Golden Age
Pooyan is a classic arcade game released in 1982 by Stern Electronics under license from Konami. It is a simple but addictive game that has stood the test of time, remaining popular with gamers of all ages.
Gameplay
The player controls Mama, a pig whose babies have been kidnapped by a group of wolves. Mama must use her balloons to float up and rescue her babies, while avoiding the wolves and their attacks.
The game is played on a single screen, with Mama at the bottom and the wolves at the top. Mama can move left and right, and can jump up to grab her babies. She can also use her balloons to float up and down, and to attack the wolves.
The wolves will try to attack Mama by jumping on her or throwing rocks at her. Mama can avoid the wolves by jumping over them or by using her balloons to float out of their reach. She can also attack the wolves by jumping on them or by throwing her balloons at them.
If Mama manages to rescue all of her babies, she will move on to the next level. The game becomes progressively more difficult as Mama progresses through the levels, with more wolves and obstacles to contend with.
Development
Pooyan was developed by Konami in Japan. The game was originally released in Japan in 1982 under the title Crazy Balloon. Stern Electronics licensed the game for release in the United States in 1982, and changed the name to Pooyan.
The game was a critical and commercial success, and was one of the most popular arcade games of the early 1980s. It was ported to a number of home platforms, including the Atari 2600, the ColecoVision, and the Commodore 64.
Legacy
Pooyan is considered to be one of the classic arcade games of the golden age. It is a simple but addictive game that has stood the test of time, remaining popular with gamers of all ages.
The game has been praised for its charming graphics and sound, and for its addictive gameplay. It has been cited as an influence on a number of later games, including Bubble Bobble and Pac-Man.
Re-releases
Pooyan has been re-released on a number of platforms over the years, including the PlayStation Network, the Xbox Live Arcade, and the Nintendo Switch Online service.
The game is also available as part of a number of retro game compilations, such as the Konami Classics Collection and the Arcade Archives series.
Conclusion
Pooyan is a classic arcade game that is still enjoyed by gamers of all ages. It is a simple but addictive game that is sure to bring back memories for anyone who grew up in the 1980s.
Additional Information
- Pooyan was one of the first arcade games to feature a female protagonist.
- The game was originally going to be called “Balloon Mama”, but the name was changed to Pooyan to make it more appealing to international audiences.
- Pooyan has been featured in a number of television shows and movies, including “The Simpsons” and “Wreck-It Ralph”.
- The game has been parodied in a number of other games, including “Super Mario Bros. 3” and “WarioWare”.
Review Score
8.5/10
