Play New Zealand Story, The (europe) On Sms Online

The New Zealand Story came out on the Sega Master System in Europe, published by Sega and originally developed by Taito. It was one of those bright, colorful platformers that stood out on the system, a port of an arcade game that fit right into the late 80s library.

You control Tiki, a small kiwi bird trying to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend and friends from a leopard seal. The game is a side scrolling platformer where you move screen by screen, shooting enemies with a bow and arrow you pick up. A key mechanic is that you can fly for a short time by flapping your wings, which lets you reach higher platforms and navigate tricky gaps. You also find different weapon power ups, like a fire arrow or a three way shot, to help clear rooms. The pacing is fast and the difficulty can be steep, with enemies swarming and precise jumps required. Playing it feels like a cheerful but demanding scramble through a cartoon world.