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Ufouria: The Saga

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Also known as
Hebereke へべれけ

Explore a free roaming world, find lost friends, and switch characters to overcome obstacles in this side scrolling platformer.

Ufouria: The Saga (Hebereke) was released for the NES/Famicom in Japan on September 20, 1991, and in Europe in 1992; the earliest commercial release of this exact game version on the NES platform is 1991.


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About Ufouria: The Saga

Ufouria - The Saga is a side-scrolling platform game where exploration is central. The player begins as Hebereke, a penguin-like being who wakes in an unfamiliar world after falling into a crater with three friends. The primary objective involves locating these lost companions, each of whom becomes a playable character upon discovery.

Progression is gated by character abilities, as the interconnected world contains areas that are initially impassable. Each friend possesses a unique skill, such as swimming, high jumping, or traversing ice, which collectively allows access to new zones. The main character can also later obtain an item for wall-walking. This structure makes the overall pacing fair, as the world is open but requires specific tools to fully navigate.

Combat involves stomping on enemies or throwing balls they leave behind. Each character also has a hidden special weapon found in optional areas, activated by holding a button. Health management is handled through collectible life containers and healing medicines. A password system allows players to save their progress.

Ufouria: The Saga Screenshots

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Title screen
It's a treasure room with three white dudes. Okay?
Title screen (Japanese version)
Prepare for your noble mission, warriors of the light!!... Uh... sorry. Wrong game
It hurts
Character select screen. You start with Bop Louie alone
Classic ingredient of platform games...
Mysterious cave entrance
I have a bad feeling about this...
Bop Louie is not very good on icy surface