Tail 'Gator

Nintendo exclusive

Tail 'Gator is an Action game, developed and published by Natsume, which was released in 1991.

Released: 24 January 1992
Platforms: Game Boy
Genres: Action-adventure Platformer
Developers: Winning Entertainment Group
Publishers: VAP Inc.
Modes: Single-player
Country: Japan

About

Tail 'Gator, known in Japan as Shippo de Bun! (しっぽでブン!), is a Game Boy video game released in 1991. In the game, the player plays a small alligator known as 'Charly' who whips his tail forward to attack.

Keywords

action-adventure
level selection
alligator

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

There are five areas in Tail 'Gator; the first three are divided into four sections revolving around recurring themes: Air, land, cave, and underwater. The fourth and fifth areas are themed around Basso Gila's castle.

The player must complete all sections in order to advance to the next area. This is done by opening up treasure chests in each level. Each chest contains random items save for the last chest which is always a key to unlock the door.

Story

The story of the game centers on the conflict arising from a dragon warlord known as 'Basso Gila' who teleported his castle and army to the peaceful animal kingdom of 'Moberry' in order to destroy it and establish his ultimate rule.

The council of elders of Moberry put Charly, the highland alligator, on the task to send the invaders packing in order to ensure their well-deserved freedom.