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Cover art of Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure!
Platform
NES
Genres
Platformer
Developers
Taito
Publishers
Ocean · Taito
Release date
April 1, 1991

Summary

Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! drops you into a sprawling, scrolling maze of New Zealand’s wildest locales, where you control Tiki the kiwi. Armed with an endless supply of arrows that can morph into bombs, lasers or bouncing fireballs, you dash through hazards—spikes, fire and one‑hit enemies—while hunting down a caged chick at the end of each stage. A handy mini‑map in the lower‑left corner marks both Tiki’s position and the exit, but the clock is unforgiving: linger too long and a frantic "Hurry Up!" jingle sounds, followed by an invincible red devil that will end your run in an instant. The game spices things up with rideable vehicles—balloons, blimps and even UFOs—that let you soar over obstacles. Hidden warp portals, secret shortcuts and four zones each culminating in a boss fight keep the exploration fresh, while the ever‑changing weapon pickups ensure every run feels different.

Storyline

In Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! you play as Tiki, a plucky kiwi on a rescue mission. A massive blue leopard seal has kidnapped his girlfriend and several kiwi chick friends, locking them in cages scattered throughout the game. Each stage is a scrolling, maze‑like level where Tiki must dodge enemies, flames and deadly spikes—any contact means instant death. The objective is to guide Tiki safely to the end of the level and free one of the trapped chicks. After rescuing a chick, the next maze begins, repeating the frantic chase to save the rest of his flock.

Edited by Maya Carter

Game Screenshots

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Alternative Titles

  • Kiwi Kraze Short
  • TNZS Short
  • The New Zealand Story Alternative