Konami Wai Wai World

***Konami Wai Wai World*** (コナミワイワイワールド, *Konami Wai Wai Wārudo*?) 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 *GetsuFumaDen*.

## 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 Getsu Fuma. His world represents *GetsuFumaDen* and encompasses some areas inspired by locations of Raging Demon Island.

Ryukotsuki appears at the end of this stage as the main boss. She fashions an all new design than that from the original game, although keeping most of her characteristic features: huge demon dragon made entirely of bones and with limbs conformed by skulls, swipes with her claw in front of her, and has her weak point exposed within her rib cage (although this time it's the bulbous membrane on her neck instead of a core). Nonetheless, her main form of attack is very different; for starters, she's completely stationary this time around and attacks by releasing small versions of herself which pace back and forth along the ground while spewing two fireballs in a spreading manner and at different angles. If let to, Ryukotsuki can fill the screen with her offspring in a short time, making harder for the hero to maneuver among the myriad of fireballs filling the screen.

Once Ryukotsuki has been defeated, Getsu Fuma is freed and then joins Konami Man and the rest of the gang on their mission. He attacks by slashing with his trusty Hadou katana in front of him in an arcing pattern, just like in the original game, covering a wide area in front of him. However, this type of attack also forces him to get up and personal with the enemies, which naturally puts him on a higher risk than other characters that have more ranged attacks

## Characters

### Playable characters

* **Konami Man** (コナミマン, *Konamiman*?): The game's main protagonist, who had only made small cameos in other Konami games.
* **Konami Lady** (コナミレディー, *Konamiredī*?): 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 *GetsuFumaDen*. 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

* **Dr. Cinnamon** (シナモン博士, *Shinamon Hakase*?): Scientist from the *TwinBee* series. Helps the characters throughout the game.
* **Dr. Simon** (サイモン博士, *Saimon Hakase*?): 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.
* **Warudā** (ワルダー?): The game's main villain. Dark lord who tries to conquer the Earth.

### Enemies

* Ryukotsuki (龍骨鬼)
* Ryukotsuki Junior (龍骨鬼ジュニア)
* Dokugandokuzu (独眼独頭)
* Kyōkotsugyūgai (凶骨牛骸)
* Ryūtōkibi (龍頭鬼尾)
* Flame Soul (痒炎霊)
* Snake-Scented Ghost (蛇香霊)
* Demon-Bird Man (妖鳥人)
* Shimon (死門)
* Demon Mask (鬼面般若)
* Death Horse (馬死化)
* Auntie Shroud (姨蛇羅)

## Sequel

*Main article: Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Castle*
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.

## Gallery

Getsu Fuma and Kong.Simon Belmont fighting Ryukotsuki.
## Related products

* *Konami Wai Wai World* (game book) — "Choose-your-own-adventure" styled gamebook by Konami-Pub.
* *Konami Wai Wai World Winning Handbook* — Strategy guide for this game by Konami-Pub.
* *Must Win Perfect Book Konami Wai Wai World* — Strategy guide for this game by Tokuma Shoten.
* *Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Castle* — Sequel to this game.
* *Wai Wai World 1 & 2 Sound Collection* — Official soundtrack.
* *Wai Wai World 1+2 Vinyl Soundtrack* — Vinyl version of the soundtrack.

## External links

* Instruction booklet at Video Game Den (PDF)
* *Konami Wai Wai World* at Wikipedia
* Official cell phone version page (archived: August 29, 2018 - Japanese)