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Antarctic Adventure

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Also known as
Aventura na Antártica Kekkyoku Nankyoku Daibōken けっきょく南極大冒険

Race across icy terrain as a penguin, avoiding seals and crevices to reach bases before time expires.

Antarctic Adventure was originally released in arcades in 1983, and the NES/Famicom version was released in 1984 in Japan.

About Antarctic Adventure

Antarctic Adventure is a game where the player controls a penguin navigating a timed course across Antarctica. The objective involves reaching various international bases, which are named after countries including Japan, the United Kingdom, and Argentina, before time expires.

Movement includes the ability to adjust speed, which is necessary for navigating environmental obstacles. The primary hazards are ice crevices and leopard seals, both of which can typically be avoided through jumping or careful timing. The gameplay is challenging as evading these threats, particularly the seals, requires precise control.

Points are earned by collecting fish and flags scattered throughout the environment. A special flashing flag grants a temporary propeller item, allowing the penguin to fly over obstacles entirely, providing a strategic advantage for bypassing the level's dangers.

Antarctic Adventure Screenshots

10 images
Title
Map of Antarctica
Gameplay
Oops. Fell into an ice crevice
Leopard Seal
Reached Australia Base
Jumping over an ice crevice
Propeller Head
Just 60km to go now
So sad!