Play Pingu - Sekai De 1ban Genki Na Penguin (japan) Online

I picked up Pingu: Sekai de 1ban Genki na Penguin for the Game Boy a while back. It came out in 1993 from the publisher IGS. It fits right in with other early 90s platformers on the system, the kind of game you'd find in a bargain bin or trade with a friend. The title translates to "Pingu: The World's Most Cheerful Penguin," which sets the tone pretty well.

You control Pingu himself, navigating him through a series of side scrolling levels. The main goal is simply to reach the end of each stage. Your main actions involve running and jumping across platforms, but you also get to slide down icy slopes, which gives the movement a unique, slippery feel. You interact with objects and other characters, often by bumping into them or using a context specific action. The game is not particularly difficult; it moves at a steady, relaxed pace suitable for younger players. It feels like a gentle, straightforward adventure from a simpler time in gaming.