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Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari

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Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari
Cover art
Developer(s)Now Production
Publisher(s)Asmik Ace Entertainment, Inc.
Platform(s)Family Computer
Release
  • JP: December 19, 1990
Genre(s)Action
Mode(s)Single-player

Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari (ジャンピン・キッド ジャックと豆の木ものがたり, "Jumping Kid: The Tale of Jack and the Beanstalk") was released on December 19, 1990 in Japan for the Family Computer.[1] A North American release was planned but ultimately scrapped. The game was popular in Poland, Russia via Famiclones.[citation needed]

Gameplay

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This video game is a variation of the famous fairy tale, "Jack and the Beanstalk". It is a challenging platform game that plays similar to Mega Man. Bean power-ups help to improve the player's attack, while springs are used to improve his jumping height.[2]

Reception

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References

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  1. ^ "Video game:Famicom Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari". Google Arts & Culture. The Strong National Museum of Play. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  2. ^ Kazuya (October 2021). "懐かしのゲーム紹介『ジャンピン・キッド ジャックと豆の木ものがたり』" [Nostalgic game introduction "Jumpin' Kid Jack and the Beanstalk Story"]. Retro Game Catalog. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
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