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Platform
SNES
Genres
Action · Platformer
Developers
Natsume Co., Ltd.
Publishers
Natsume Inc. · Natsume Co., Ltd.
Release date
December 27, 1991

Summary

Welcome to Mopoland, a quirky kingdom where the witch Morticia has turned its fruit into hostile critters. You play as Spanky, a plucky monkey armed with a small purple bubble that you can bounce on your head; each bounce makes the bubble grow and shift color, eventually bursting into sports balls that smash enemies. The fruit foes are stunned by the bubble itself, but the released baseballs, basketballs and other balls do the real damage, giving the game a playful, almost arcade‑like feel.
The adventure spans five worlds, each packed with ten rooms that must be unlocked with keys before you can face the world’s boss, culminating in a showdown with Morticia herself. Levels are bright and colorful, and the SNES version’s upbeat jazz soundtrack by Kiyohiro Sada adds a lively backdrop to the puzzle‑platform action.
Interestingly, the title was marketed as “Monkey Reflections: The Adventures of Mr. Jiro” in Japan and as “Lucky Monkey” on the Game Boy, tying the game to a popular Japanese monkey show. Though critics were split on its charm, the SNES edition earned a second life in 2021 when it joined Nintendo’s Classics service on the Switch, letting a new generation of retro fans give Spanky's Quest a try.

Storyline

In Spanky's Quest, the adventure begins when Spanky heads into the woods for a picnic, only to be captured by the evil witch Morticia and locked inside her tower. Determined to escape, Spanky must battle Morticia herself and find a way out of the looming structure. Along his climb, he confronts Morticia’s quirky minions—creatures shaped like an apple, a pineapple, a watermelon, a peach, and a bunch of grapes. These fruit‑themed foes even animate the fruits in Spanky's knapsack, giving them arms and legs to attack him. Defeating each of these animated snacks is essential to progressing toward the witch’s defeat and freedom.

Edited by Maya Carter

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