TaleSpin (Capcom) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids TaleSpin |
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NES version cover art
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| Developer(s) | Capcom |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Producer(s) | Stephan L. Butler |
| Composer(s) | Minae Fujii (NES) Hitoshi Sakimoto (GB) |
| Series | TaleSpin |
| Platform(s) | NES, Game Boy |
| Release date(s) | NES Game Boy |
| Genre(s) | Scrolling shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
TaleSpin is an exciting video game based on the popular Disney television series called TaleSpin. This game is a type of scrolling shooter. It was created by a company named Capcom for the NES in 1991. Later, a version for the Game Boy was released in 1992. The Game Boy version is very similar, but a bit simpler.
The NES version of TaleSpin was also included in a special collection of games. This collection is called The Disney Afternoon Collection. It came out in April 2017 for computers, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
What's the Story?
In the game, you follow the adventures of Baloo and Kit. They work for Rebecca Cunningham, delivering important cargo. But there's a problem! A powerful businessman named Shere Khan wants to stop their business.
To do this, Shere Khan hires a group of bad guys called the Air Pirates. Their leader is Don Karnage. The Air Pirates try to cause trouble and stop Baloo and Kit from making their deliveries. It's up to you to help them succeed!
How to Play the Game
The game is a scrolling shooter. This means the screen moves forward, and you fly your plane, shooting at enemies. You control Baloo's plane, which is called "The Seaduck." Your goal is to guide the plane through each level.
As you fly, you will face many enemies. You need to shoot them down and avoid their attacks. You also have to dodge different obstacles in your path. Sometimes, you can collect special items. These items might give you extra lives or add more money to your score.
A cool feature of "The Seaduck" is that you can flip it upside down. This lets you fly backward through parts of the level. However, you can only do this in areas that scroll sideways. At the end of each level, a big boss enemy will appear. You must shoot its weak spots many times to defeat it.
After you beat a level, you get a chance to upgrade your plane. You use the money you collected during the level to buy these upgrades. This makes your plane stronger for the next challenge. There are also special bonus levels. In these levels, you control Kit on an airfoil. Your mission is to pop balloons to earn extra points!
