The Boy from the Blue (1988 video game)

The Boy from the Blue, titled Umi kara kita shōnen gaiden (海から来た少年 外伝, Boy from the Sea Side Story) in Japan, is an action adventure video game developed by Rare and published by Acclaim Entertainment for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It was released in North America on May 10, 1988 and in Europe on April 7, 1989. The game acts as a sequel to the 1985 film of the same name.
The game recieved positive reviews, with many considering it one of the better movie-licensed games for the NES at the time.
== Gameplay ==
The game begins underwater, where Poloi can blow bubbles to kill enemies while collecting treasures, eventually Poloi appears in the surface where he fights off pirates and unlock treasure chests at the end of levels, chests can contain power ups, extra lives and armor. There are seven stages in total that Poloi must traverse to find Stephen and Laura Benchley and defeat the lead pirate who has kidnapped them.
Category:1988 video games
Category:Nintendo Entertainment System games
Category:Rare (company) games
Category:Acclaim Entertainment games
Category:Video games set in the Pacific Ocean
Category:Video games scored by David Wise
Category:Video games developed in the United Kingdom