Konami Wai Wai World (コナミワイワイワールド Konami Wai Wai Wārudo ) is a Konami mascot 2D platform game initially released for the Famicom game system in 1988. It stars Konami Man and Konami Lady as the main protagonists, and contains a series of stages inspired by several other Konami games, including TwinBee.
Characters[]
Playable characters[]
- Konami Man (コナミマン Konamiman ): The game's main protagonist, who had only made small cameos in other Konami games.
- Konami Lady (コナミレディー Konamiredī ): A female android created by Dr. Cinnamon to fight alongside Konami Man.
- TwinBee: From the TwinBee series. Like the Vic Viper, the player can only take control of this ship in the shooter stage.
- Fūma: The main protagonist of Getsu Fūma Den. He is found in the Hell stage.
- Goemon: This chivalrous thief from the Ganbare Goemon series is found in the Edo stage.
- Kong: From the Japan-only Famicom game King Kong 2: Ikari no Megaton Punch, which was based on the film King Kong Lives. He is found in the City stage.
- Mikey: The lead character in the Goonies Famicom games. He is found in the Port Town stage.
- Moai: Moai are common enemies in the Gradius series and also a playable character in Moai-kun. He is found in the Kaijū stage.
- Penta: The main protagonist from Antarctic Adventure and father of Pentarō, who only appears in the mobile phone version as a replacement for Kong. He is found in the Antarctic level.
- Simon: The descendant of the renowned vampire hunter from the Castlevania series is found in the Castle stage.
- Upa: The baby protagonist from Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa, who only appears in the mobile phone version as a replacement for Mikey. He is found in the Candy level.
- Vic Viper: The spaceship from the Gradius series. The player can only take control of this ship in the shooter stage.
Other characters[]
- Dr. Cinnamon (シナモン博士 Shinamon Hakase ): Scientist from the TwinBee series. Helps the characters throughout the game.
- Dr. Simon (サイモン博士 Saimon Hakase ): Dr. Cinnamon's twin younger brother who brings defeated characters back to life.
- Pentarō: Penguin from the Parodius series. Transports the player to one of the six main levels.
- Hanako: Penguin from the Parodius series replacing Pentarō (mobile phone version).
- H005: This computer is used to record and to input the password of the game.
- Warudā (ワルダー ): The game's main villain. Dark lord who tries to conquer the Earth.
Sequel[]
- Main article: Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Castle
A sequel to this game, Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Castle, was released for the Famicom in January 5th, 1991. Its gameplay mechanics and overall character and graphical designs are quite different from the first game, and the main protagonist is a character that goes by the name of Rickle. However, gameplay remains similar in essence, allowing the player to take control of a number of different Konami mascots to traverse the various levels in the game.
Related products[]
- Must Win Perfect Book Konami Wai Wai World - Strategy guide for this game by Tokuma Shoten.
- Konami Wai Wai World Winning Handbook - Another guide for Wai Wai World, by Konami-Pub.
- Konami Wai Wai World (game book) - "Choose-your-own-adventure" styled gamebook by Konami-Pub.
- Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Castle - Sequel to this game.
- Wai Wai World 1 & 2 Sound Collection - Official soundtrack.
- Wai Wai World 1+2 Vinyl Soundtrack - Vinyl version of the soundtrack.
External links[]
- Konami Wai Wai World at the Konami Wiki
- Official cell phone version page (Japanese)
- Konami Wai Wai World at Wikipedia