Play Pippols Online

Versions

Game Info

Cover art of Pippols

3.9 / 5

2 votes

Platform
MSX
Genres
Shooter · Platformer
Player Perspective
Top-down
Developers
Konami
Publishers
Jumbo
Release date
February 1, 1985

Summary

In Pippols you step into the shoes of a brave boy on a quest for the Holy Gem, a relic said to restore light to a world shrouded in darkness. Along the way, mischievous fairies of darkness emerge from the shadows, turning each country of the magical realm into a puzzle of timing and reflexes. The MSX version captures this whimsical adventure with bright sprites and a catchy chiptune soundtrack that feels like a nostalgic postcard from the early ’80s. Interestingly, the same codebase was later adapted for the Taiwanese SG‑1000 market, giving the game a brief second life on a different console family. Even decades later, the blend of simple platforming and fairy‑filled myth makes Pippols a charming hidden gem for retro enthusiasts.

Edited by Maya Carter

Game Videos

Game Screenshots

  • Screenshot 1 of Pippols

Multiplayer

Game modes
Single