1984 · Konami · Platformer

Magical Tree

Nintendo console exclusive

Players must climb to the top of the tree while avoiding obstacles.

Released: 1984
Platforms: MSX Wii U
Genres: Platformer
Developers: Konami
Publishers: Konami
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: Side view
Age ratings: CERO A

About

Magical Tree (マジカルツリー, Majikaru tsurī) is a vertically scrolling platform game developed by Konami for the MSX home computer, and published in 1984.

Konami included Magical Tree in the 1998 anthology Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 2 for PlayStation.

Keywords

dancing
pixel art
high score
climbing
owl
anthropomorphism
platform exclusive
male protagonist

Media

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Gameplay

The player character is an "Indian brave" stereotype who wears a tanned vest and trousers, and a headband with a feather. The player ascends a magical tree by hopping from branch to branch and climbing vines and ladders—while also dodging larvae, owls, and lightning bolts. The player can jump and dangle from branches. He earns points by gathering apples, arrows, daggers, and coronets.

The tree is 2,004 meters (6,575 ft) tall. A gauge tracks the player's altitude, and at the conclusion of each level the game informs the player how much further to climb to reach the goal: a castle on the treetop. The ascent is divided into nine game levels; the player character dances at the conclusion of each level.