Marvelous: Mouhitotsu no Takarajim
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is a video game software for the Nintendo Super Famicom. It was published and released in Japan by Nintendo
. It is the first title designed by Eiji Aonuma
. Two special versions of this game titled and were released exclusively for the Satellaview
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these was the legendary Captain Maverick. He supposedly left a great treasure
known as "Marvelous", guarded by unsolveable puzzles and bizarre creatures.
Countless adventurers have gone looking for the "Marvelous", but none have seen it
and returned alive...
Many years later, a group of children on a field trip landed on the island, which was rumored
to house the "Marvelous". Unfortunately, so did a group of pirates who will do
anything to find the treasure...
Max (マックス) (in green; age 12) - He is the largest and strongest of the three. He likes to eat, but also likes to play soccer and swim. He is also a good boxer. He also can lift up heavy objects.
Jack (ジャック) (in blue and red; age 12) - He is the smartest of the three. He's good with his hands. He likes to build things and work with machines. He's a good jumper. He's taller than the others, which comes in handy if the player needs to get to something high.
Ms. Gina (ジーナ先生) - She is the teacher of the three boys. She gave the boys a Leader Hat, which looks like a cowboy hat, but it helps them know who leads the group. She also gave them a Whistle, which allows the leader to call and bring the other two boys back to him.
Marvelous was influenced by The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
. The player controls three boys across the land by the bird's-eye view. A command window will pop up whenever the player encounter an object or person. The window will give the player choices on what to do with the person or thing, like picking up objects, talking, or reading.
Nintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
. It is the first title designed by Eiji Aonuma
Eiji Aonuma
is a Japanese video game designer and video game director. He currently works for Nintendo, and has overseen several installments in The Legend of Zelda series of video games.-Education:...
. Two special versions of this game titled and were released exclusively for the Satellaview
Satellaview
The is a satellite modem add-on for Nintendo's Super Famicom system that was released in Japan in 1995. Available for pre-release orders as early as February 13, 1995, the Satellaview retailed for between ¥14,000 and 18,000 and came bundled with the BS-X Game Pak and an 8M Memory Pak.The...
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Plot synopsis
Long ago, the seas were ruled by treasure-seeking pirates. The most famous ofthese was the legendary Captain Maverick. He supposedly left a great treasure
known as "Marvelous", guarded by unsolveable puzzles and bizarre creatures.
Countless adventurers have gone looking for the "Marvelous", but none have seen it
and returned alive...
Many years later, a group of children on a field trip landed on the island, which was rumored
to house the "Marvelous". Unfortunately, so did a group of pirates who will do
anything to find the treasure...
Main characters
Dion (ディオン) (in red and brown; age 12) - He is short but spirited. He's a fast runner and a good pitcher. His small size allows him to get into places where the other two boys won't fit. Putting him at the head of the team will make them walk faster.Max (マックス) (in green; age 12) - He is the largest and strongest of the three. He likes to eat, but also likes to play soccer and swim. He is also a good boxer. He also can lift up heavy objects.
Jack (ジャック) (in blue and red; age 12) - He is the smartest of the three. He's good with his hands. He likes to build things and work with machines. He's a good jumper. He's taller than the others, which comes in handy if the player needs to get to something high.
Ms. Gina (ジーナ先生) - She is the teacher of the three boys. She gave the boys a Leader Hat, which looks like a cowboy hat, but it helps them know who leads the group. She also gave them a Whistle, which allows the leader to call and bring the other two boys back to him.
Gameplay
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, known as in Japan, is an action-adventure video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System video game console, and the third installment in The Legend of Zelda series. It was first released in Japan in 1991, and was...
. The player controls three boys across the land by the bird's-eye view. A command window will pop up whenever the player encounter an object or person. The window will give the player choices on what to do with the person or thing, like picking up objects, talking, or reading.
External links
- Official Marvelous website (Original)(Translated using Excite.Co.Jp)
- IGN
- N-Sider
- GameFAQs