Overview

The arcade game released in 1982 by Konami Industry Co. Ltd. is an engaging and unique shooter that blends charming graphics with challenging gameplay. Set in a colorful, whimsical forest, players take on the role of a mother pig protecting her piglets from a pack of hungry wolves.

Gameplay

The objective of the game is simple yet challenging. Players control the mother pig, who rides a moving elevator up and down a tree trunk, armed with a bow and arrows. The wolves descend from the treetops using balloons, attempting to capture the piglets. The player’s task is to shoot down the balloons before the wolves reach the piglets. If too many wolves succeed, the game ends.

Game Mechanics

The game is divided into stages, each becoming progressively more difficult as more wolves descend faster and in greater numbers. Players must be strategic in their shooting, targeting specific balloons to create chain reactions that can eliminate multiple wolves at once.

Significance and Legacy

This classic arcade game is noted for its creative approach to the shoot ’em up genre. While not as widely remembered as some other arcade titles from the same era, it has garnered a dedicated following among retro gaming enthusiasts. Its unique premise and cartoony graphics make it a memorable entry in Konami’s early gaming catalog.