The NewZealand Story (Japan, new version) (P0-043A PCB)

Released by Taito in September 1988, this game is a side-scrolling action title in which the protagonist, a kiwi named "Tiki," navigates through the sea and sky to rescue his kidnapped friends. After his companions are stolen by a leopard seal from the Southern Ocean, Tiki sets off on a journey through vast, maze-like stages. With the clear objective of bypassing enemies to save his friends, the gameplay is characterized by the use of ingenious vehicles, such as balloons and chamber pots. Featuring a cute aesthetic balanced with challenging and rewarding gameplay, this title remains one of the definitive masterpieces of the 1980s arcade scene.

The setting is New Zealand. Tiki, a kiwi living a peaceful life, has his girlfriend Peep-Peep and his friends kidnapped by a leopard seal that suddenly appears. To rescue his captured friends, Tiki takes up his bow and arrows and sets out on an adventure, pushing through stages that are vast, labyrinth-like landscapes stretching from the North Island to the South Island. In these dangerous places, where countless enemies and traps await, Tiki continues to fight to save his friends.