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Clu Clu Land

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Also known as
Arcade Archives: Clu Clu Land Clu Clu Land-e アーケードアーカイブス クルクルランド クルクルランド

Guide a fish creature to collect gold bars and clear enemies using timed energy bursts.

Clu Clu Land was originally released as an arcade game in 1984, and the NES version was first released in Japan on April 22, 1985.

About Clu Clu Land

Clu Clu Land presents a puzzle experience where a fish shaped character navigates various play fields. The primary objective involves collecting gold bars, which are arranged to eventually reveal a complete image.

Movement requires precise timing, as the character must grab onto posts and walls to change direction within the layout. The play fields contain enemies that can be temporarily cleared using a blast of energy, introducing a defensive action alongside the collection task. This combination of evasion, timed maneuvering, and pattern completion creates a challenging dynamic.

Clu Clu Land Screenshots

5 images
Title Screen
Just lost a life
Starting out
Collecting coins
Getting closer to completing level