Released on the on January 26, 2023, Arcade Archives THE NEWZEALAND STORY is a faithful reproduction of Taito's 1988 arcade classic. Developed by Hamster Corporation, this port brings the charming yet punishing journey of Tiki the Kiwi to modern hardware with the series' signature suite of customization options. Gameplay & Mechanics
Stages are sprawling, non-linear mazes that require both horizontal and vertical exploration.
Includes options to adjust game difficulty and lives, and reproduce the original arcade display atmosphere with scanline filters. Arcade Archives THE NEWZEALAND STORY [010045D01...
A standout mechanic involves hijacking various flying vehicles—predominantly balloons—to navigate traps and reach the exit goal.
Players control Tiki, a brave kiwi bird on a mission to rescue his girlfriend, Phee-phee, and his kidnapped flock from a blue leopard seal. Released on the on January 26, 2023, Arcade
Despite its "sugary" aesthetic, the game is notoriously difficult. Tiki typically dies in a single hit, and the enemy placement is often described as "unfair" or testing players to their absolute limit. Arcade Archives Features
Hamster’s Arcade Archives series is known for high-accuracy emulation and specific quality-of-life additions: Includes options to adjust game difficulty and lives,
Currently available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store .