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| publisher=[[Sega]]
 
| publisher=[[Sega]]
 
| developer=[[Apache Software]]
 
| developer=[[Apache Software]]
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| distributor={{company|[[Ecofilmes]]|region=PT}}, {{company|[[Sega-Ozisoft]]|region=AU}}, {{company|[[Tec Toy]]|region=BR}}
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| licensor=Marsu
 
| system=[[Sega Mega Drive]]
 
| system=[[Sega Mega Drive]]
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| romsize=2MB
 
 
| sounddriver=[[GEMS]]
 
| sounddriver=[[GEMS]]
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| peripherals=[[Six Button Control Pad (Mega Drive)|Six Button Control Pad]]
 
| players=1
 
| players=1
 
| genre=Action
 
| genre=Action
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| languages={{LanguageList|en|de|fr|es|it}}
 
| releases={{releasesMD
 
| releases={{releasesMD
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| md_date_us=1996
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| md_date_us=1996-05{{magref|gamepro|93|75}}
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| md_rrp_us=39.99{{fileref|SegaFY1997BrandReview US.pdf|page=3}}
 
| md_code_us=1841
 
| md_code_us=1841
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| md_rating_us=ka
 
| md_date_eu=1995
 
| md_date_eu=1995
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| md_date_uk=1995-11{{fileref|SSM UK 01.pdf|page=90}}
 
 
| md_code_eu=1841-50
 
| md_code_eu=1841-50
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| md_rrp_uk=49.99{{fileref|SSM UK 01.pdf|page=90}}
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| md_date_uk=1995-10-27{{magref|ctw|560|32}}<!--1995-11{{magref|ssm|1|90}}-->
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| md_code_uk=1841-50
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| md_rrp_uk=49.99{{magref|ssm|1|90}}
 
| md_date_au=199x
 
| md_date_au=199x
 
| md_code_au=FMAR05SMC
 
| md_code_au=FMAR05SMC
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| md_rating_au=g
 
| md_date_br=1996-06
 
| md_date_br=1996-06
 
| md_code_br=051060
 
| md_code_br=051060
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| md_rrp_br=79,99
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| md_rating_br=ti
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| md_rrp_br=79.99
 
| md_date_pt=1995
 
| md_date_pt=1995
 
| md_code_pt=MDJ1841
 
| md_code_pt=MDJ1841
 
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| tectoy=ti
 
 
| esra=3
 
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'''''Marsupilami''''' is a 1995 action game by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] based on the [[wikipedia:Marsupilami|eponymous Belgian comic book character]].
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a 1995 action game by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] based on the Belgian comic book series ''[[wikipedia:Marsupilami|Marsupilami]]''. The game has no direct ties to the 1993 Disney animated television series ''[[wikipedia:Marsupilami (1993 TV series)|Marsupilami]]'' aside from the shared source material.
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==Story==
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Marsupilami, who belongs to a fictional species of marsupial with leopard spots and a long, prehensile tail, is playing in the forest with his elephant friend Bonelli. The pair are captured by the notorious hunter Bring M. Backalive, who forces them to tour with a circus. Homesick for his wife and three children, Marsupilami decides to escape with Bonelli and free all the other animals as well. Marsupilami also discovers that his children were captured by Bring M. Backalive after they set off to rescue their father, so Marsupilami must rescue them too.
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==Gameplay==
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The game is a puzzle platformer. The player must controls Marsupilami and must use his special tail abilities to guide Bonelli through each stage. Bonelli has capabilities of his own that are sometimes necessary to overcome certain obstacles. Bonelli automatically walks forward, changing direction when he is harmed or runs into something and drinking water when he comes across it. Along the way, Marsupilami must also rescue his three children, who appear in three of the stages, to get the good ending. Tignass the hummingbird occasionally appears to provide a hint on how to solve a puzzle.
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Marsupilami moves with {{left}} and {{right}}. He pushes some objects by walking into them. He jumps with {{C}}. He can jump on top of Bonelli to ride him or to jump higher. If Bonelli's trunk is full of water, he spits it out when he is jumped on. Marsupilami extends his long tail with {{A}} (or upwards with {{up}}+{{A}}), which is used to "punch" enemies or to tap Bonelli to turn him around. His tail can also hit switches or grab something across a span to make a bridge for Bonelli. Marsupilami picks up fruits for bonus points, which he can drop with {{down}}+{{A}} (which can be done in midair) to control Bonelli, who stops walking to eat the fruit. Marsupilami climbs ladders and trees with {{up}} and {{down}}.
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Marsupilami starts each stage without any special tail abilities but finds them as item pick-ups. He uses the selected tail ability with {{C}}. The player selects the current tail ability by pausing the game with {{Start}} and using {{left}} and {{right}}; using a [[Six Button Control Pad (Mega Drive)|Six Button Control Pad]], the player can select the tail ability with {{X}} and {{Z}} without needing to pause the game.
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Marsupilami's health appears as his tail in the bottom-left corner of the screen, which shrinks as he takes damage. He loses a life if he loses all of his health. Bonelli is invulnerable, and he turns around to walk in the other direction if he is hit by an enemy or a hazard such as a falling rock. Each stage is timed, and the player loses a life if time runs out.
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The game has three difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, and Hard), which affect the time limits and the toughness of the enemies. The game uses a password system for continuing, with a password given at the end of each world.
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===Tail abilities===
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Marsupilami starts each stage with no tail abilities and must collect them before he can use them.
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Steps
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| sprite={{sprite | Marsupilami, Tail Abilities.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Marsupilami transforms his tail into a staircase that Bonelli can climb to reach a higher platform.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Mouse
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| sprite={{sprite | Marsupilami, Tail Abilities.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=24 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Marsupilami turns his tail into a mouse head, which scares Bonelli and causes him to charge in the opposite direction. Bonelli can break through or knock down certain objects when he runs through them.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Shield
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| sprite={{sprite | Marsupilami, Tail Abilities.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Marsupilami uses his tail as a shield, which can protect Bonelli from falling objects or be used as a bridge.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Parachute
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| sprite={{sprite | Marsupilami, Tail Abilities.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=72 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Marsupilami uses his tail like a parachute, allowing him to control his descent.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Hammer
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| sprite={{sprite | Marsupilami, Tail Abilities.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=96 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Marsupilami shapes his tail into a hammer, which he can use to smash obstructions.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Pole Vault
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| sprite={{sprite | Marsupilami, Tail Abilities.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=120 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Marsupilami uses his tail to vault himself high into the air and over large gaps.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Spring
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| sprite={{sprite | Marsupilami, Tail Abilities.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=144 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Marsupilami coils his tail like a spring and then launches himself high into the air.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Winch
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| sprite={{sprite | Marsupilami, Tail Abilities.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=168 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Marsupilami lifts Bonelli up to a higher platform with his tail if Bonelli is stopped and eating a piece of fruit.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Lever
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| sprite={{sprite | Marsupilami, Tail Abilities.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=192 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Marsupilami uses his tail as a lever to dislodge a large object.
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}}
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}}
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===Items===
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Fruit
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| sprite={{sprite | Marsupilami, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Collect for bonus points. Fruit can also be dropped with {{down}}+{{A}} to stop Bonelli in place temporarily.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Heart
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| sprite={{sprite | Marsupilami, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Replenishes part of Marsupilami's health.
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Star
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| sprite={{sprite | Marsupilami, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=96 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Replenishes all of Marsupilami's health.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Alarm Clock
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| sprite={{sprite | Marsupilami, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=112 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Adds another 30 seconds to the timer.
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}}
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}}
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===Worlds===
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Each world consists of three stages followed by a boss fight.
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=320|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Circus
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| screenshot=Marsupilami, Stage 1-1.png
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| screenshot2=Marsupilami, Stage 1-2.png
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| screenshot3=Marsupilami, Stage 1-3.png
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| screenshot4=Marsupilami, Stage 1-4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Alps
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| password=CATG
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| screenshot=Marsupilami, Stage 2-1.png
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| screenshot2=Marsupilami, Stage 2-2.png
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| screenshot3=Marsupilami, Stage 2-3.png
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| screenshot4=Marsupilami, Stage 2-4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Building Site
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| password=NKEM
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| screenshot=Marsupilami, Stage 3-1.png
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| screenshot2=Marsupilami, Stage 3-2.png
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| screenshot3=Marsupilami, Stage 3-3.png
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| screenshot4=Marsupilami, Stage 3-4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Docks
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| password=YKRZ
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| screenshot=Marsupilami, Stage 4-1.png
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| screenshot2=Marsupilami, Stage 4-2.png
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| screenshot3=Marsupilami, Stage 4-3.png
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| screenshot4=Marsupilami, Stage 4-4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Theme Park
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| password=GWQB
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| screenshot=Marsupilami, Stage 5-1.png
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| screenshot2=Marsupilami, Stage 5-2.png
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| screenshot3=Marsupilami, Stage 5-3.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Palombie
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| password=RPMJ
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| screenshot=Marsupilami, Stage 6-1.png
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| screenshot2=Marsupilami, Stage 6-2.png
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| screenshot3=Marsupilami, Stage 6-3.png
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| screenshot4=Marsupilami, Stage 6-4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Chahutas
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| password=PNNX
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| screenshot=Marsupilami, Stage 7-1.png
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| screenshot2=Marsupilami, Stage 7-2.png
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| screenshot3=Marsupilami, Stage 7-3.png
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| screenshot4=Marsupilami, Stage 7-4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Jungle
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| password=USYH
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| screenshot=Marsupilami, Stage 8-1.png
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| screenshot2=Marsupilami, Stage 8-2.png
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| screenshot3=Marsupilami, Stage 8-3.png
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| screenshot4=Marsupilami, Stage 8-4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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}}
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===Bonus stages===
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A bonus stage is played after defeating the boss at the end of each world. The two stages alternate. The player earns an extra life for successfully completing a bonus stage.
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=320|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Battle of the Marsupials
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| screenshot=Marsupilami, Bonus Stages, Battle of the Marsupials 1.png
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| screenshot2=Marsupilami, Bonus Stages, Battle of the Marsupials 2.png
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| screenshot3=Marsupilami, Bonus Stages, Battle of the Marsupials 3.png
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| screenshot4=Marsupilami, Bonus Stages, Battle of the Marsupials 4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=Marsupilami battles his rival Mars le Noir.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=River Clean-Up
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| screenshot=Marsupilami, Bonus Stages, River Clean-Up.png
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| desc=Marsupilami must clean up the trash in the river by grabbing it with his tail and carrying it to the surface. Marsupilami swims with the D-Pad and grabs an item with {{B}}. Touching a fish harms Marsupilami and causes him to drop anything he is carrying.
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}}
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==Versions==
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The NTSC version was released after the PAL version and contains numerous changes to the stage layouts, item placements, and time limits to make the game easier.{{ref|https://tcrf.net/Marsupilami#Regional_Differences}}
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
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*'''Programming:''' Mark Page
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*'''Graphics:''' Lloyd Murphy, Michael Ryan
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*'''Music:''' Matthew Owens
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*'''Producers:''' [[Paul Chamberlain]], Patricia Sorrell
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*'''NTSC Producer:''' Duncan Kershaw
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*'''Localisation Team:''' [[Lia Ithell]], [[Simon Bradley]], [[Cara McMullan]], [[Dave Thompson]], [[Thomas Wolter]], [[Roberto Parraga]], Tiziano Riolfo
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*'''Test Manager:''' Andy Johnson
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*'''Testing:''' [[Jason Cumberbatch]], Ola Sanusi, Sean James, Michael Coker, Andy Squirrell, Darren Murphy, Nick Ryna, Douglas Patterson, Wayne Scott, Sarah Wadsley
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*'''Additional Thanks:''' Douglas Patterson, Debbie Sorrell, Frank Szendzielarz, Steve Deacon
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| source=In-game credits
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| pdf=Marsupilami MD credits.pdf
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| console=MD
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}}
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{{hr}}
 
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{{creditstable|
 
*'''Product Managers:''' [[John Garner]], [[Bill Onderdonk]], [[Eric Dunstan]]
 
*'''Product Managers:''' [[John Garner]], [[Bill Onderdonk]], [[Eric Dunstan]]
 
*'''Producer:''' [[Greg Becksted]]
 
*'''Producer:''' [[Greg Becksted]]
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*'''Test Lead:''' Don Carmichael
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*'''Test Lead:''' [[Don Carmichael]]
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*'''Assistant Test Leads:''' Amy Albertson, Todd Slepian
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*'''Assistant Test Leads:''' [[Amy Albertson]], [[Todd Slepian]]
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*'''Testers:''' Chris Johnson, John Jansen, Shari Shanklin, Deserae Blevins, Arnold Feener, Rebecca Colbourn, Maya DeCampos, Byram Abbott, Kathleen Silkworth, Daniel Dunn, Nicole Tatem, Kenneth Chan
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*'''Testers:''' Chris Johnson, [[John Jansen]], Shari Shanklin, Deserae Blevins, [[Arnold Feener]], Rebecca Colbourn, Maya DeCampos, Byram Abbott, Kathleen Silkworth, Daniel Dunn, Nicole Tatem, Kenneth Chan
 
*'''Manual Production:''' Groovy Dog Productions
 
*'''Manual Production:''' Groovy Dog Productions
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*Programming, Graphics and Sound by [[Apache Software]]
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*'''Programming, Graphics and Sound by:''' [[Apache Software]]
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*Produced by [[Paul Chamberlain]] of [[Sega Europe Ltd.]]
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*'''Produced by:''' [[Paul Chamberlain]] of [[Sega Europe Ltd.]]
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*Marsupilami © 1995 Marsu Productions.
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:Marsupilami © 1995 Marsu Productions.
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*Licensed to © Sega Enterprises, Ltd. 1995
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:Licensed to © [[Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]] 1995
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| source=US manual
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| pdf=Marsupilami MD US Manual.pdf
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| pdfpage=12
 
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==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
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| consolesplus_source={{num|47|page=140}}
 
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| joypad=84
 
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| joypad_source={{num|46|page=46|pdf=Joypad FR 046.pdf|pdfpage=46}}
 
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| mms_source={{num|37|page=76/77|pdf=MeanMachinesSega37UK.pdf|pdfpage=76}}
 
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| playerone=90
 
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| playerone_source={{num|57|page=120/121|pdf=PlayerOne FR 057.pdf|pdfpage=120}}
 
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| segapower_source={{num|74|page=52}}
 
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| segapro_source={{num|51|page=65}}
 
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| ssm=82
 
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| ssm_source={{num|1|page=90/91|pdf=SSM UK 01.pdf|pdfpage=90}}
 
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{{Scanbox
 
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| cover=Marsupilami MD EU Box.jpg
 
| cart=Marsupilami MD EU Cart.jpg
 
| cart=Marsupilami MD EU Cart.jpg
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| manual=Marsupilami MD EU Manual.jpg
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| item1=Marsupilami MD EU pcb.jpg
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| item1name=PCB
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| console=Mega Drive
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| region=FR
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| manual=Marsupilami MD FR Manual.pdf
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| console=Mega Drive
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| region=PT
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| front=Marsupilami MD PT cover.jpg
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| back=Marsupilami MD PT box back.jpg
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| cart=Marsupilami MD EU Cart.jpg
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| manual=Marsupilami MD PT manual.jpg
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| item1name=EU Manual
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}}{{Scanbox
 
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| region=AU
 
| region=AU
 
| cover=Marsupilami MD AU Box.jpg
 
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| console=Mega Drive
 
| console=Mega Drive
 
| region=BR
 
| region=BR
 
| cover=Marsupilami MD BR cover.jpg
 
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| console=Mega Drive
 
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| region=FR
 
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| manual=Marsupilami MD FR Manual.pdf
 
 
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==Technical information==
 
==Technical information==
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===ROM dump status===
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}}
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{{romtable|
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{{rom|MD|sha1=3e761bdbf4ab8cb43d4a8d99e22b7de896884819|md5=9cf141681e68407d1e5279f7a35d6d53|crc32=c76558df|size=2MB|date=1996-01|source=Cartridge (US)|comments=|quality=good|prototype=}}
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==External links==
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{{rom|MD|sha1=d2b8358ef261f8b5ad54a58e89f3999312d0cec9|md5=7914adf64ff1156c767ae550334c44b5|crc32=e09bbd70|size=2MB|date=1995-08|source=Cartridge (EU)|comments=|quality=good|prototype=}}
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* Sega of America webpage: [https://web.archive.org/web/19980629072854/http://www.sega.com:80/products/games/00199.html Mega Drive]
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==References==
 
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Marsupilami
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Distributor: Ecofilmes (PT), Sega-Ozisoft (AU), Tec Toy (BR)
Licensor: Marsu
Sound driver: GEMS
Peripherals supported: Six Button Control Pad
Genre: Action

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
  • English
  • Deutsch
  • Français
  • Español
  • Italiano
    • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Mega Drive
    US     		$39.9939.99[2] 1841
    ESRB: Kids to Adults
    Sega Mega Drive
    EU     		1841-50
    Sega Mega Drive
    PT     		MDJ1841
    Sega Mega Drive
    UK     		£49.9949.99[4] 1841-50
    Sega Mega Drive
    AU     		FMAR05SMC
    OFLC: G
    Sega Mega Drive
    BR     		R$79.9979.99 051060
    Tectoy: Todas as Idades

    Marsupilami is a 1995 action game by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive based on the Belgian comic book series Marsupilami. The game has no direct ties to the 1993 Disney animated television series Marsupilami aside from the shared source material.

    Story

    Marsupilami, who belongs to a fictional species of marsupial with leopard spots and a long, prehensile tail, is playing in the forest with his elephant friend Bonelli. The pair are captured by the notorious hunter Bring M. Backalive, who forces them to tour with a circus. Homesick for his wife and three children, Marsupilami decides to escape with Bonelli and free all the other animals as well. Marsupilami also discovers that his children were captured by Bring M. Backalive after they set off to rescue their father, so Marsupilami must rescue them too.

    Gameplay

    The game is a puzzle platformer. The player must controls Marsupilami and must use his special tail abilities to guide Bonelli through each stage. Bonelli has capabilities of his own that are sometimes necessary to overcome certain obstacles. Bonelli automatically walks forward, changing direction when he is harmed or runs into something and drinking water when he comes across it. Along the way, Marsupilami must also rescue his three children, who appear in three of the stages, to get the good ending. Tignass the hummingbird occasionally appears to provide a hint on how to solve a puzzle.

    Marsupilami moves with Left and Right. He pushes some objects by walking into them. He jumps with C. He can jump on top of Bonelli to ride him or to jump higher. If Bonelli's trunk is full of water, he spits it out when he is jumped on. Marsupilami extends his long tail with A (or upwards with Up+A), which is used to "punch" enemies or to tap Bonelli to turn him around. His tail can also hit switches or grab something across a span to make a bridge for Bonelli. Marsupilami picks up fruits for bonus points, which he can drop with Down+A (which can be done in midair) to control Bonelli, who stops walking to eat the fruit. Marsupilami climbs ladders and trees with Up and Down.

    Marsupilami starts each stage without any special tail abilities but finds them as item pick-ups. He uses the selected tail ability with C. The player selects the current tail ability by pausing the game with  START  and using Left and Right; using a Six Button Control Pad, the player can select the tail ability with X and Z without needing to pause the game.

    Marsupilami's health appears as his tail in the bottom-left corner of the screen, which shrinks as he takes damage. He loses a life if he loses all of his health. Bonelli is invulnerable, and he turns around to walk in the other direction if he is hit by an enemy or a hazard such as a falling rock. Each stage is timed, and the player loses a life if time runs out.

    The game has three difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, and Hard), which affect the time limits and the toughness of the enemies. The game uses a password system for continuing, with a password given at the end of each world.

    Tail abilities

    Marsupilami starts each stage with no tail abilities and must collect them before he can use them.

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    		 Steps
    Marsupilami transforms his tail into a staircase that Bonelli can climb to reach a higher platform.
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    		 Mouse
    Marsupilami turns his tail into a mouse head, which scares Bonelli and causes him to charge in the opposite direction. Bonelli can break through or knock down certain objects when he runs through them.
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    		 Shield
    Marsupilami uses his tail as a shield, which can protect Bonelli from falling objects or be used as a bridge.
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    		 Parachute
    Marsupilami uses his tail like a parachute, allowing him to control his descent.
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    		 Hammer
    Marsupilami shapes his tail into a hammer, which he can use to smash obstructions.
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    		 Pole Vault
    Marsupilami uses his tail to vault himself high into the air and over large gaps.
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    		 Spring
    Marsupilami coils his tail like a spring and then launches himself high into the air.
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    		 Winch
    Marsupilami lifts Bonelli up to a higher platform with his tail if Bonelli is stopped and eating a piece of fruit.
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    		 Lever
    Marsupilami uses his tail as a lever to dislodge a large object.

    Items

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    		 Fruit
    Collect for bonus points. Fruit can also be dropped with Down+A to stop Bonelli in place temporarily.
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    		 Heart
    Replenishes part of Marsupilami's health.
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    		 Star
    Replenishes all of Marsupilami's health.
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    		 Alarm Clock
    Adds another 30 seconds to the timer.

    Worlds

    Each world consists of three stages followed by a boss fight.

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    • Marsupilami, Stage 1-4.png

    		Circus

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    		The Alps
    Password: CATG 

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    		Building Site
    Password: NKEM 

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    		The Docks
    Password: YKRZ 

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    		Theme Park
    Password: GWQB 

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    		Palombie
    Password: RPMJ 

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    		The Chahutas
    Password: PNNX 

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    		Jungle
    Password: USYH 

    Bonus stages

    A bonus stage is played after defeating the boss at the end of each world. The two stages alternate. The player earns an extra life for successfully completing a bonus stage.

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    		Battle of the Marsupials
    Marsupilami battles his rival Mars le Noir.

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    		River Clean-Up
    Marsupilami must clean up the trash in the river by grabbing it with his tail and carrying it to the surface. Marsupilami swims with the D-Pad and grabs an item with B. Touching a fish harms Marsupilami and causes him to drop anything he is carrying.

    Versions

    The NTSC version was released after the PAL version and contains numerous changes to the stage layouts, item placements, and time limits to make the game easier.[5]

    Production credits

    Source:
    In-game credits
    Marsupilami MD credits.pdf
    [6]
    Marsupilami © 1995 Marsu Productions.
    Licensed to © Sega Enterprises, Ltd. 1995
    Source:
    US manual
    Marsupilami MD US Manual.pdf
    [7]

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Marsupilami/Magazine articles.

    Physical scans

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    {{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
    Based on
    0 review
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
    70
    		[8]
    Consoles + (FR)
    75
    		[9]
    Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
    63
    		[10]
    Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1 (RU)
    70
    		[11]
    Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 7 (RU)
    80
    		[12]
    Fun Generation (DE)
    50
    		[13]
    GamePro (US) NTSC-U
    53
    		[1]
    GamePro (DE) PAL
    60
    		[14]
    Gamers (DE)
    60
    		[15]
    Hobby Consolas (ES) PAL
    82
    		[16]
    Joypad (FR) PAL
    84
    		[17]
    MAN!AC (DE) PAL
    69
    		[18]
    Mega Force (FR) PAL
    85
    		[19]
    Mega Fun (DE) PAL
    72
    		[20]
    Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
    81
    		[21]
    Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
    25
    		[22]
    Player One (FR) PAL
    90
    		[23]
    Power Up! (UK)
    77
    		[24]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    69
    		[25]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    83
    		[26]
    Svet Kompjutera (YU) PAL
    85
    		[27]
    Sega Megazone (AU)
    78
    		[28]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL
    82
    		[4]
    Sonic the Comic (UK) PAL
    86
    		[29]
    Super Juegos (ES)
    78
    		[30]
    Todo Sega (ES)
    83
    		[31]
    Tricks 16 bit (RU)
    75
    		[32]
    Video Games (DE) PAL
    64
    		[33]
    Sega Mega Drive
    		 72
    Based on
    28 reviews

    Marsupilami

    Mega Drive, US
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    Marsupilami MD US Manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, EU
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    Cart
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    Manual
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    PCB
    Mega Drive, FR

    Marsupilami MD FR Manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, PT
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    Cover
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    Cart
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    Manual
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    EU Manual
    Mega Drive, AU
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    Cover
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    Cart
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    Manual
    Mega Drive, BR
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    Cover
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    Cart

    Technical information

    Main article: Marsupilami/Technical information.

    External links

    References

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 GamePro, "June 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 75
    2. ↑ Sega FY 1997 Brand Review, page 3
    3. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1995-10-23), page 32
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Sega Saturn Magazine, "November 1995" (UK; 1995-10-26), page 90
    5. ↑ The Cutting Room Floor: Marsupilami#Regional Differences
    6. ↑ File:Marsupilami MD credits.pdf
    7. ↑ File:Marsupilami MD US Manual.pdf, page 12
    8. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 125
    9. ↑ Consoles +, "Octobre 1995" (FR; 1995-xx-xx), page 140
    10. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "May 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 31
    11. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1, "" (RU; 1999-xx-xx), page 331
    12. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 7, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 218
    13. ↑ Fun Generation, "06/95" (DE; 1995-0x-xx), page 70
    14. ↑ GamePro, "November 1995" (DE; 1995-10-04), page 26
    15. ↑ Gamers, "November 1995" (DE; 1995-10-11), page 38
    16. ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Octubre 1995" (ES; 1995-xx-xx), page 100
    17. ↑ Joypad, "Octobre 1995" (FR; 1995-xx-xx), page 46
    18. ↑ MAN!AC, "11/95" (DE; 1995-10-11), page 74
    19. ↑ Mega Force, "Octobre 1995" (FR; 1995-xx-xx), page 94
    20. ↑ Mega Fun, "11/95" (DE; 1995-10-18), page 76
    21. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "November 1995" (UK; 1995-09-29), page 76
    22. ↑ Next Generation, "September 1996" (US; 1996-08-20), page 162
    23. ↑ Player One, "Octobre 1995" (FR; 1995-xx-xx), page 120
    24. ↑ Power Up!, "Saturday, November 11, 1995" (UK; 1995-11-11), page 1
    25. ↑ Sega Power, "January 1996" (UK; 1995-11-16), page 52
    26. ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1995" (UK; 1995-10-05), page 65
    27. ↑ Svet Kompjutera, "April 1996" (YU; 1996-xx-xx), page 79
    28. ↑ Sega Megazone, "September 1995" (AU; 1995-0x-xx), page 28
    29. ↑ Sonic the Comic, "13 October 1995" (UK; 1995-09-30), page 10
    30. ↑ Super Juegos, "Octubre 1995" (ES; 1995-xx-xx), page 126
    31. ↑ Todo Sega, "Octubre 1995" (ES; 1995-xx-xx), page 49
    32. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 109
    33. ↑ Video Games, "11/95" (DE; 1995-10-25), page 93


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