The Adventures of Gilligan's Island (1990). Play online

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Not rated

Platform
NES
Genres
Adventure
Player Perspective
Side view
Developer Companies
Human Entertainment
Publishers
Bandai
Release date
1 July 1990
Languages
🇬🇧 🇺🇸 English

Summary

The Adventures of Gilligan's Island throws you onto the cartoonish beaches of the famed television series, but the fun comes from playing as the no‑nonsense Skipper. A lone AI Gilligan wanders the screen, getting stuck in holes or climbing onto rocks, and I constantly have to yank him back with a rope before the timer runs out. Each of the four levels feels like a miniature adventure: you scrape the shore for items, barter with Mr. and Mrs. Howell, the Professor, and Mary Ann, then piece together puzzles that unlock the next area. Threats range from wild beasts to hostile headhunters, and every boss fight—whether it’s a rampaging gorilla, a hulking cannibal chief, a grizzly bear, or even an undead skeleton—demands either a punch or a trusty club. A password screen lets you drop a save after each stage, and the ever‑shrinking life bar reminds you that the island is far less friendly than it looks.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Alternative Titles

  • Gilligan's Island Short