The Goonies (Famicom video game)

The Goonies is a platform adventure video game developed and published by Konami for the Family Computer (Famicom) in Japan. It was initially released in 1986, based on the 1985 film of the same name. The game tasks the player with rescuing the kidnapped Goonies from the Fratelli family.

The gameplay primarily involves navigating side-scrolling levels, solving puzzles, and using tools and items to progress. The player controls Mikey, who must find his captured friends and locate the treasure that will save his family's home from foreclosure. Levels are intricate and often involve hidden passages, secret rooms, and enemies to avoid or defeat.

A key feature of The Goonies is its non-linear level design and the interconnectedness of the stages. Players must find keys to unlock doors and use items strategically to overcome obstacles. Rescuing each Goonie unlocks their special ability, which is essential for reaching new areas and solving puzzles. These abilities contribute to the overall progress of the game.

The game is known for its challenging difficulty and its faithfulness to the spirit and themes of the original film. While only released on the Famicom in Japan, it gained popularity through emulation and fan translations in other regions.