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Balloon Kid

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Also known as
Balloon Fight GB Balloonkid Hello Kitty: World ハローキティワールド バルーンファイトGB

Control a girl using balloons to float and chase her brother across eight scrolling levels.

About Balloon Kid

Hello Kitty World is a side-scrolling platform game where the player guides a young girl through eight levels. Her objective is to catch up to her brother, who is carried away by a large cluster of balloons.

Movement is handled by controlling a pair of balloons, which allows for floating rather than traditional jumping. Managing altitude is a key mechanic, requiring careful use of a button to ascend. The game presents a challenging pace as the screen continuously scrolls, forcing the player to maintain forward progress.

A separate competitive mode is available for two players. Using a link cable, each player attempts to force their opponent's character into environmental dangers.

Balloon Kid Screenshots

10 images
Title screen
The game is self-explanatory.
The very short backstory is told in
Stage flower start
You start out in Kitty's own hometown.
Try to catch the balloons while avoiding the birds.
A power-up balloon grants temporary invincibility.
Can you find Kitty? Yes, she's in the sea.
Trying to reach the extra life.
Reached the exit.