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The Newzealand Story remake wishlists open on Steam

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The Newzealand Story remake wishlists open on Steam
Wishlists have opened on Steam for The Newzealand Story Untold Adventure, the official remake of the colorful 2D platformer by Taito.

Untold Adventure is in development at Commodore Industries, creators of anti-gravity racing game Millennium Runners, with the collaboration of BitoBit and publisher Over The Game. A teaser trailer is streaming on the company's YouTube channel.

The Newzealand Story first arrived in arcades in 1988, and was ported to PC Engine 36 years ago, on this date. The developer's love letter to New Zealand stars Tiki the kiwi and involves guiding the bird protagonist through a variety of perilous mazes, often riding balloons and dirigibles, to rescue caged friends.


In 1991, Software Creations in Manchester, England localized a home console port for the Nintendo Entertainment System, retitled "Kiwi Kraze" in North America. The NES port features chip music arrangements by Tim Follin and Geoff Follin.

Hamster Corporation published Arcade Archives The Newzealand Story in 2023, available for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch consoles. The Original Soundtrack by Yasuko Yamada, Hisayoshi Ogura, and Yasuhisa Watanabe of Zuntata is streaming on YouTube Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music Unlimited.


From the Commodore Engineering press release:
The game blends classsic arcade style with modern platforming, offering both nostalgia and fresh, engaging gameplay. Each level is carefully designed to present unique challenges that reward exploration, curiosity, and clever thinking.

Furthermore, secret passages, environmental puzzles, and traps make every moment of gameplay varied and engaging. This combination ensures that every level feels dynamic and encourages players to explore, experiment, and enjoy the adventure.
YouTube Music - THE NEWZEALAND STORY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (Streaming)