The Goonies (MSX video game) explained

The Goonies
Developer:Konami
Publisher:Konami
Released:1986
Genre:Platform
Modes:Single-player
Platforms:MSX

The Goonies is a 1986 platform game by Konami for the MSX based on the film of the same name. The music is a simple rendition of the song "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough", by Cyndi Lauper.

Development

The game is based on the Famicom version with different levels.[1]

In 2006, an independent dev team named Bran Games remade the game for Windows as freeware. The remake has improved graphics, visual and sound effects.[1]

Gameplay

The Goonies is a platform and puzzle game, featuring five 'scenes'. After each successfully completed scene, a key word is given and thus the player can continue the game from this point at any time.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Goonies, the (Konami) – Hardcore Gaming 101.