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In the great Banana kingdom, the Banana nation possesses a great symbol of prosperity - a big banana. One day, the Prince is engaged in a conversation with the Dragonmaster, when the evil Paprika Dragon flies over, saying "quack, quack!", and... oh horror - steals the holy banana! The Dragonmaste...

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1991

Size
1 Player

Version
NES

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Nintendo Entertainment System

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Publisher
Takara

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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In the great Banana kingdom, the Banana nation possesses a great symbol of prosperity – a big banana. One day, the Prince is engaged in a conversation with the Dragonmaster, when the evil Paprika Dragon flies over, saying “quack, quack!”, and… oh horror – steals the holy banana! The Dragonmaster is desperate. “Fear not”, – says the Prince, – “for I shall embark on the perilous journey and return our dearest possession to the folk”. And that is exactly what he does!

Banana Prince is an action platformer. You travel between locations on the world map in a linear fashion, entering various platform levels – forests, caves, towers, etc. The Prince will find various weapons during his journey and use them to take care of the numerous enemies. You can also collect rings scattered everywhere and use them as currency in shops, where you can acquire various items.

Banana Prince

Overview & History

Released exclusively in Japan in 1992 by Takara for the Family Computer (Famicom), Banana Prince (バナナプリンス) is a delightfully quirky, tropical-themed platformer that flew under the radar of most Western gamers. The storyline is wonderfully bizarre: the peaceful Banana Kingdom is thrown into chaos when the wicked Choco King invades, capturing the monarch and plunging the island's sweet ecosystem into darkness. You step into the shoes of the titular Banana Prince, a plucky hero on a quest to overthrow the cocoa tyrant, rescue the kingdom, and restore fruity harmony. Despite never receiving an official North American or European localization, the game developed a cult following among retro enthusiasts for its vibrant aesthetics, catchy chiptune soundtrack, and inventive mechanics that set it apart from standard 8-bit platformers.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Banana Prince is a side-scrolling action-platformer spanning multiple distinct worlds, ranging from lush jungle canopies to sugary confectionery castles. The core gameplay revolves around the Prince’s unique offensive and defensive arsenal. Rather than jumping on enemies' heads like Mario, the Prince attacks by throwing magical, explosive bananas that can stun foes or clear away destructible block barriers. A standout feature is the power-up system: collecting specific fruit items alters the Prince's suit and grants him special abilities, such as hovering gracefully across wide chasms or swimming through treacherous honey-trap waters. The level design emphasizes verticality and exploration, rewarding players who thoroughly search every nook for hidden bonus items and life extensions. The game strikes a clever balance between adorable, whimsical presentation and surprisingly challenging platforming precision, requiring sharp reflexes to conquer its trickier boss encounters.