Spanky's Quest hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1991 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Natsume is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
Jiro on the SNES and Lucky Monkey on the Game Boy, the player controls the monkey Spanky as they try to escape a tower created by the witch Morticia. Players are tasked with clearing rooms by using the help of a magic ball to progress.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Spanky's Quest
Spanky's Quest has received mixed reception from critics. Players are tasked with clearing rooms by using the help of a magic ball to progress. The SNES game has a storyline in which Spanky, while walking into the woods to go on a picnic, is trapped in a tower by an evil witch named Morticia.
The SNES version is a tie-in game between Taro Murasaki, a Japanese monkey showman, and his monkey, Jiro. The Game Boy title is somewhat similar to the SNES version but differs quite a bit. Spanky has to defeat Morticia and find his way out of the tower.
How Spanky's Quest Plays
Depending on the console version, the way the player clears rooms changes. Spanky, the main player character, makes a cameo as the red corner in the Famitsu Comic '92 Barcelona Olympic. 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.
Known in Japan as Monkey Reflections: The Adventures of Mr. Spanky's Quest is a 1991 puzzle-platform game developed and published by Natsume for the Game Boy and Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). If an enemy is touched by a bubble, he will simply be stunned and unable to move for a moment.
Why Players Still Load It Up
The Super NES version also received a mixed critical reception. Spanky, the main player character, makes a cameo as the red corner in the Famitsu Comic '92 Barcelona Olympic. Depending on the console version, the way the player clears rooms changes.
The SNES game has a storyline in which Spanky, while walking into the woods to go on a picnic, is trapped in a tower by an evil witch named Morticia. Players are tasked with clearing rooms by using the help of a magic ball to progress. Known in Japan as Monkey Reflections: The Adventures of Mr.
Spanky's Quest — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a controller to play Spanky's Quest?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Spanky's Quest?
Spanky's Quest was developed by Natsume and published by Natsume.
Where can I buy the original Spanky's Quest?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was Spanky's Quest released on?
Spanky's Quest was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991.