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|programmer = Toshiyasu Miyabe <small>(GB)</small><br />Satoshi Yoshikawa, Kenji Furuya <small>(SNES)</small>
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{{nihongo|'''''Spanky's Quest'''''|反省ザルジローくんの大冒険|''Hansei Zaru: Jirō-kun no Daibouken''|lit. "Monkey Reflections: The Adventures of Mr. Jiro"|lead=yes}} is an [[action game]] published in 1991 by [[Natsume Co., Ltd.|Natsume]], for the [[Game Boy]] and [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] (SNES).
{{nihongo|'''''Spanky's Quest'''''|反省ザルジローくんの大冒険|''Hansei Zaru: Jirō-kun no Daibouken''|lit. "Monkey Reflections: The Adventures of Mr. Jiro"|lead=yes}} is an [[action game]] published in 1991 by [[Natsume Co., Ltd.|Natsume]], for the [[Game Boy]] and [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] (SNES).

SNES version is a tie-up game between Taro Murasaki, a Japanese monkey showman, and his monkey, Jiro.


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
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== Plot ==
== Plot ==
{{More plot|date=August 2020}}
{{More plot|date=August 2020}}
The SNES game has a storyline in which Spanky is trapped in a tower by an evil witch named Morticia. Spanky has to defeat Morticia and find his way out of the tower. Along the way, Spanky has to deal with Morticia's minions (which are shaped like an [[apple]], [[pineapple]], [[watermelon]], [[peach]], and [[grapes]] respectively).
The SNES game has a storyline in which Spanky is trapped in a tower by an evil witch named Morticia. Spanky has to defeat Morticia and find his way out of the tower. Along the way, Spanky has to deal with Morticia's minions (which are shaped like an [[apple]], [[pineapple]], [[watermelon]], [[peach]], and [[grapes]] respectively) Additionally, it is widely known within the Spanky's Quest fan community that he enjoys smoking his fat cigar at the end of his quests.


== Development and release ==
== Development and release ==
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The Game Boy title is known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Lucky Monkey'''''|ラッキーモンキー|Rakkī Monkī|}}. It's somewhat similar to the SNES version but differs quite a bit.<ref name="saig">{{cite web |title=Spanky's Quest |date=14 February 2016 |url=http://superadventuresingaming.blogspot.com/2016/02/spankys-quest-snes.html |publisher=Super Adventures In Gaming |accessdate=January 18, 2020}}</ref>
The Game Boy title is known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Lucky Monkey'''''|ラッキーモンキー|Rakkī Monkī|}}. It's somewhat similar to the SNES version but differs quite a bit.<ref name="saig">{{cite web |title=Spanky's Quest |date=14 February 2016 |url=http://superadventuresingaming.blogspot.com/2016/02/spankys-quest-snes.html |publisher=Super Adventures In Gaming |accessdate=January 18, 2020}}</ref>


On May 26, 2021, the Super Nintendo version of the game was ported over to the [[Nintendo Switch]] for [[Nintendo Switch Online]] subscribers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Paul |date=19 May 2021 |title=Caveman Ninja, Magical Drop2, Spanky's Quest, more join free Nintendo Switch Online library |url=https://gaming-age.com/2021/05/caveman-ninja-magical-drop2-spankys-quest-more-join-free-nintendo-switch-online-library/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812063756/https://gaming-age.com/2021/05/caveman-ninja-magical-drop2-spankys-quest-more-join-free-nintendo-switch-online-library/ |archive-date=12 August 2022 |access-date=2 March 2023 |website=Gaming Age}}</ref>
In May 2021, the Super Nintendo version of the game was ported over to the [[Nintendo Switch]] for [[Nintendo Switch Online]] subscribers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Paul |date=19 May 2021 |title=Caveman Ninja, Magical Drop2, Spanky's Quest, more join free Nintendo Switch Online library |url=https://gaming-age.com/2021/05/caveman-ninja-magical-drop2-spankys-quest-more-join-free-nintendo-switch-online-library/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812063756/https://gaming-age.com/2021/05/caveman-ninja-magical-drop2-spankys-quest-more-join-free-nintendo-switch-online-library/ |archive-date=12 August 2022 |access-date=2 March 2023 |website=Gaming Age}}</ref>


== Other Media ==
== Other media ==
* Spanky from ''Spanky Quest'' makes a cameo as the red corner in the Famitsu Comic '92 Barcelona Olympic.[https://metroiddatabase.com/barcelona-olympics-translated/#&gid=psgal_11623_1&pid=5]
* Spanky from ''Spanky Quest'' makes a cameo as the red corner in the Famitsu Comic '92 Barcelona Olympic.<ref>[https://metroiddatabase.com/barcelona-olympics-translated/#&gid=psgal_11623_1&pid=5]</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
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''Spanky's Quest'' on both the Game Boy and SNES received average reviews from critics since their initial release.
''Spanky's Quest'' on both the Game Boy and SNES received mixed reviews from critics since their initial release.

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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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Latest revision as of 13:45, 31 August 2024

Spanky's Quest
Developer(s)Natsume
Publisher(s)
Programmer(s)Toshiyasu Miyabe (GB)
Satoshi Yoshikawa, Kenji Furuya (SNES)
Artist(s)Tomoko Okamoto (GB)
Composer(s)Hiroyuki Iwatsuki (GB)
Kiyohiro Sada (SNES)
Platform(s)Game Boy, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
ReleaseGame Boy
SNES
Genre(s)Action
Mode(s)Single-player

Spanky's Quest (Japanese: 反省ザルジローくんの大冒険, Hepburn: Hansei Zaru: Jirō-kun no Daibouken, lit. "Monkey Reflections: The Adventures of Mr. Jiro") is an action game published in 1991 by Natsume, for the Game Boy and Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).

SNES version is a tie-up game between Taro Murasaki, a Japanese monkey showman, and his monkey, Jiro.

Gameplay

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Top: Game Boy version screenshot.
Bottom: SNES version screenshot.

Spanky attacks by throwing a small purple bubble. He can then bounce the bubble on his head. Every time he bounces the bubble, the bubble grows and changes color. The bubble can then be popped, depending upon the bubble's size and color, different types of sports balls will fly out of the bubble destroying enemies touched by the balls. For example, a purple bubble will release a baseball and the largest orange bubble will release several basketballs. If an enemy is touched by a bubble, he will simply be stunned and unable to move for a moment.

There are a total of five worlds with ten levels each. After clearing each world's ten levels, the player must face a main boss. After defeating all five bosses, the player fights the witch herself. In the SNES version, levels are cleared when the required number of keys unlocks a door; in the GB version, levels are cleared when all the enemies have been destroyed. The enemies in the game are generally different types of fruits, with the notable exception of the witch.

Plot

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The SNES game has a storyline in which Spanky is trapped in a tower by an evil witch named Morticia. Spanky has to defeat Morticia and find his way out of the tower. Along the way, Spanky has to deal with Morticia's minions (which are shaped like an apple, pineapple, watermelon, peach, and grapes respectively) Additionally, it is widely known within the Spanky's Quest fan community that he enjoys smoking his fat cigar at the end of his quests.

Development and release

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The Super NES game is known for its very upbeat jazz soundtrack by Kiyohiro Sada.[3]

The Game Boy title is known in Japan as Lucky Monkey (ラッキーモンキー, Rakkī Monkī). It's somewhat similar to the SNES version but differs quite a bit.[4]

In May 2021, the Super Nintendo version of the game was ported over to the Nintendo Switch for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.[5]

Other media

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  • Spanky from Spanky Quest makes a cameo as the red corner in the Famitsu Comic '92 Barcelona Olympic.[6]

Reception

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Spanky's Quest on both the Game Boy and SNES received mixed reviews from critics since their initial release.

Notes

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References

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  5. ^ Bryant, Paul (19 May 2021). "Caveman Ninja, Magical Drop2, Spanky's Quest, more join free Nintendo Switch Online library". Gaming Age. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
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