Konami Wai Wai World

is a Konami mascot 2D platform game initially released for the Famicom game system in 1988. It stars Konami Man and Konami Lady as the main protagonists, and contains a series of stages inspired by several other Konami games, including Castlevania.
==Gameplay==
In this game, the player needs to rescue the mascot belonging to the game the current stage is inspired on. One of the heroes which must be rescued is Simon Belmont III, a descendant of the famous vampire hunter of the same name. His world represents Castlevania and encompasses a variety of areas inspired by many characteristic locations of Dracula's Castle.
Since Castlevania II: Simon's Quest was released around the same time as Konami Wai Wai World, the graphical engines and color palettes for both games are very similar. Most of the sound effects and environmental layouts seem to have been borrowed from that game too, not to mention the enemies' roster being almost the same and using similar character designs. The castle level's design also looks very similar to how Dracula's Castle was portrayed in Simon's Quest, with most stone blocks, columns and ripped red curtains looking almost identical.
Unlike any other Castlevania series, a Tadpole appears at the end of the sewer area as the main boss. This Tadpole can only hop around and spew fireballs, but it is so large that dodging it becomes a problem. Once defeated, the player can collect a key it drops and then move further in the castle, during which Dracula appears as a minor enemy found in the upper area. He attacks by unleashing his signature Hellfire spell, although this time he can teleport to any place of the screen, even in midair, and follow the player throughout the rest of the screen. In the end, the player can rescue Simon Belmont III by unlocking the coffin where he is being trapped somewhere in the upper area. Simon then becomes one of the playable characters. Also, in the castle top, is the Cross, which is Simon's ranged weapon. It consumes 5 bullets each use.
When Simon is selected, "Vampire Killer" will play in the background as his main theme. He plays very similar to most classic vampire hunters of the Belmont Clan, although he has the ability to strike with his whip while in movement. His outfit resembles that of his ancestor, Simon Belmont.
==Characters==
===Playable characters===
*: The game's main protagonist, who had only made small cameos in other Konami games.
*: A female android created by Dr. Cinnamon to fight alongside Konami Man.
*Simon: The descendant of the renowned vampire hunter from the Castlevania series is found in the Castle stage.
*Fūma: The main protagonist of Getsu Fūma Den. He is found in the Hell stage.
*Goemon: This chivalrous thief from the Ganbare Goemon series is found in the Edo stage.
*Kong: From the Japan-only Famicom game King Kong 2: Ikari no Megaton Punch, which was based on the film King Kong Lives. He is found in the City stage.
*Mikey: The lead character in the The Goonies Famicom games. He is found in the Port Town stage.
*Moai: Moai are common enemies in the Gradius series and also a playable character in Moai-kun. He is found in the Kaijū stage.
*Penta: The main protagonist from Antarctic Adventure and father of Pentarō, who only appears in the mobile phone version as a replacement for Kong. He is found in the Antarctic level.
*TwinBee: From the TwinBee series. Like the Vic Viper, the player can only take control of this ship in the shooter stage.
*Upa: The baby protagonist from Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa, who only appears in the mobile phone version as a replacement for Mikey. He is found in the Candy level.
*Vic Viper: The spaceship from the Gradius series. The player can only take control of this ship in the shooter stage.
===Other characters===
*: Scientist from the TwinBee series. Helps the characters throughout the game.
*: Dr. Cinnamon's twin younger brother who brings defeated characters back to life.
*Pentarō: Penguin from the Parodius series. Transports the player to one of the six main levels.
*Hanako: Penguin from the Parodius series replacing Pentarō (mobile phone version).
*H005: This computer is used to record and to input the password of the game.
*: The game's main villain. Dark lord who tries to conquer the Earth.
==Sequel==
A sequel to this game, called Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Castle, was released for the Famicom in January 5, 1991. Its gameplay mechanics and overall character and graphical designs are quite different from the first game and the main protagonist is a character that goes by the name of Rickle. However, gameplay remains similar in essence, allowing the player to take control of a number of different Konami mascots to traverse the various levels in the game.
==Enemy Data==
==Castlevania gallery==
Simon Belmont (Wai Wai World) - 01.png|Simon Belmont IIIDescendant of Simon Belmont and wielder of the Vampire Killer (playable).
Wai Wai World Dracula Manual.JPG|DraculaThe troublesome boss of the Castlevania stage.
Wai Wai Spider Man.JPG|Spider ThiefA spider-like human.
Wai Wai Fish Man.JPG|Fish Man
Wai Wai Armor.JPG|Armor
==Videos==
Konami Wai Wai World - 01|Walkthrough of Dracula's Castle up to where Simon is rescued.
Konami Wai Wai World - 02|Simon Belmont III in action right after he is rescued.
==Related products==
*GameCenter-CX - Seen on Season 2, Episode 4.
*Konami Wai Wai World (game book) - Gamebook.
*Konami Wai Wai World Winning Handbook - A guidebook to this game.
*Must Win Perfect Book Konami Wai Wai World - Another guidebook, by Tokuma Shoten.
*Piccadilly Circus: Konami Wai Wai World - Redemption roulette-themed game.
*Tokimeki Memorial 4 - Toadpole appears as an enemy in the minigame.
*Wai Wai World 1 & 2 Sound Collection - Official soundtrack.
*Wai Wai World 1+2 Vinyl Soundtrack - Vinyl version of the soundtrack.
*Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Castle - Sequel to this game.
==See also==
*Konami mascot games
*Wai Wai (series)
==External links==
*Castlevania Realm
*Konami Wai Wai World at Wikipedia
*Official cell phone version page (archived: August 29, 2018 - Japanese)
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