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Game Info
- 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
Multiplayer
- Game modes
- Single




