There’s Pooka! I like that man!

There’s something of a rarity becoming a member of the Arcade Archives this week, in as a lot because it’s a title I’ve by no means really performed! Now accessible on PS4 and Nintendo Change, it’s Namco platformer Marvel Land!

Launched to arcades in 1990, Marvel Land is a fantasy journey that sees gamers information a younger hero, Prince Paco, via a collection of colourful and unsafe levels on a quest to rescue the lovely Princess Luxie, who has been kidnapped by the depraved Mole King. What follows is often cute platforming fare, as Paco negotiates “Marvel Land”, primarily an amusement park whereby the Mole King resides.

As such, the journey consists of dashing and leaping via quite a few rides and points of interest, whereas battling the mad monarch’s rodent military — The Mogles — and their varied lieutenants. To assist him on his quest, Prince Paco can collect varied power-ups together with dragon wings, pace footwear, and a secondary clone to double the enjoyable, double the pleasure.

Try all of the enjoyable of the honest within the video beneath, courtesy of YouTuber Replay Burners.

Whereas the arcade version of Marvel Land was hardly ever seen on the circuit, the sport could be ported to the Sega Mega Drive, newly monikered as Talmit’s Journey — fairly attainable to keep away from attracting the ire of Spider-Man-lovin’ legal professionals. In a cute contact, Marvel Land includes a stage that takes place in a parade, which includes a who’s who of traditional Namco characters, together with Pooka from Dig Dug, Gilgamesh and Ki from Tower of Druaga, Pacet from Baraduke, Mappy, my woman Marvel Momo, and, in fact, Pac-Man. Coincidentally, nearly all video games referenced in Marvel Land are additionally accessible as a part of the Arcade Archives.

Marvel Land is offered to obtain now on PS4 and Nintendo Change, priced at round $8.