Konami Wai Wai World (NES)

“Konami Wai Wai World” is a unique action-platformer game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) that brings together various characters from Konami’s beloved game franchises. This eclectic mix of characters and gameplay styles makes it a standout title from the 8-bit era, offering fans a chance to see their favorite heroes in a new light. Originally released exclusively in Japanese, the game has since been translated and is now accessible to a broader audience through online platforms.

Playable characters

• Konami Man: The game’s main protagonist who only made cameos in Konami games before this game.
• Konami Lady: A female android created by Dr. Cinnamon to fight with Konami Man.
• Goemon: This ninja from the Ganbare Goemon series is found in the Medieval Japan level.
• Simon Belmont III: The descendant of the Vampire Killer from the Castlevania series is found in the Castle level.
• Getsu Fūma: He is from the Famicom game released only in Japan, Getsu Fūma Den. He is found in the Underworld (or Hell) level.
• Michael “Mikey” Walsh: The lead character in The Goonies film and the Famicom games, The Goonies (sold in retail only in Japan) and The Goonies II; he is found in the Cave level.
• Moai Alexandria: Numerous Moai are usually enemies in the Gradius series and a playable character in Moai-kun; he is found in the Easter Island Temple.
• Kong: From the Japan-only Famicom game King Kong 2: Ikari no Megaton Punch which was based on the film King Kong Lives (King Kong 2 in Japan). He is found in the City level.
• Upa: The baby protagonist from Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa who only appears in the mobile phone version as a replacement for Mikey. He is found in the Candy level.
• Penta: The main protagonist from Antarctic Adventure and a father of Pentarou who only appears in the mobile phone version as a replacement for King Kong. He is found in the Antarctic level.
• Vic Viper: The spaceship from the Gradius series. The player can only play this ship in the shooter stage.
• TwinBee: From the TwinBee series. Like the Vic Viper, the player can only play this ship in the shooter stage.