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The Jetsons: Invasion of the Planet Pirates

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Also known as
Yōkai Buster: Ruka no Daibōken 妖怪バスター ルカの大冒険

Use a versatile vacuum tool to navigate platforms and defeat enemies across nine stages.

The Jetsons: Invasion of the Planet Pirates was released for the SNES in 1994. It is a localized version of the Japanese game Yōkai Buster: Ruka no Daibōken, which was also released in 1994 for the Super Famicom. Both versions share the same original release year.


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About The Jetsons: Invasion of the Planet Pirates

The Jetsons: Invasion of the Planet Pirates is a side scrolling action game where the player controls George Jetson. The narrative begins when Captain Zoom, depleted of power after a conflict, transfers his mission to George. Zoom's enemy, Zora of SPREE, threatens to plunder the solar system's resources, prompting George to take up the fight to protect his family and galaxy.

Gameplay revolves around a versatile device called the Pneumo Osmatic Precipitator. This tool functions as a vacuum, a mobility aid, and a life support system. It allows George to traverse environments by adhering to surfaces and to attack by inhaling and expelling objects or foes. The device also permits underwater exploration.

Player progress is tracked across nine stages. George's vitality is represented by a heart based health system, which can be replenished by collecting additional hearts. Scattered food items contribute to the player's score, and achieving a sufficiently high score in a stage can unlock a bonus game.

The Jetsons: Invasion of the Planet Pirates Screenshots

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Intro: Captain Zoom tells George about Zora and her plans
Intro: Zoom enlists Jetson to help him defeat Zora
Intro: George receives the P.O.P.
Stage 1 starts
Use the P.O.P to climb walls
and ceilings
Suck and shoot out at enemies
Getting various items
Suck on to the wall or ceiling so you wouldn't be swallowed by the Robo-Whale. But you can't do this for long as George needs the P.O.P. to breathe!
Traveling via tubes