# Hudson's Adventure Island *Adventure Island*, known as *Takahashi Meijin no Bouken Jima* in Japan, is a 1986 side-scrolling platformer developed by Hudson Soft for the NES. Originally a port of Sega’s *Wonder Boy* (1986) with altered sprites and music due to licensing, it stars Master Higgins (Takahashi Meijin, based on Hudson’s mascot) on a mission to rescue his girlfriend Tina from the Evil Witch Doctor across eight worlds, each with four areas and a boss. Players navigate jungles, caves, and beaches, collecting fruit to maintain Higgins’ hunger meter, using weapons like axes and fireballs, and riding a skateboard for speed. With colorful 8-bit visuals and a catchy soundtrack by Miyamo Shant, it sold over 1 million copies and spawned the *Adventure Island* series. Ports include GBA (2004, *NES Classics*) and Wii Virtual Console. ## Why Play Adventure Island? *Adventure Island* offers fast-paced platforming with tight controls, requiring players to manage Higgins’ hunger meter by collecting fruit to avoid death. The game’s eight worlds (32 stages) feature varied environments and bosses like King Quiller, with power-ups like axes, fireballs, and a fairy for invincibility. Its challenging gameplay (3-5 hours main story, 6-10 for completion) and no-save system demand precision, making it a must-play for retro ROM and platformer fans, though its high difficulty and repetitive music may test newcomers. ## Game Features - Play as Master Higgins across 8 worlds with 32 stages - Manage the hunger meter by collecting fruit to stay alive - Use weapons like axes and fireballs; ride a skateboard for speed - Face unique bosses at the end of each world - Experience authentic NES gameplay on our retro ROM platform or in *NES Classics* (GBA) and Wii Virtual Console ## Play Adventure Island Online Embark on the adventure today! Our website, Classic Joy Games, lets you play *Adventure Island* instantly with no downloads, optimized for modern browsers using NES emulators. Alternatively, enjoy it on GBA (*NES Classics*) or Wii Virtual Console (via emulation sites like MyEmulator.online). Physical copies are available on eBay or Amazon. Ideal for fans of retro ROMs and classic platformers! Note: For emulation, use Nestopia or Mesen for optimal performance; expect minor slowdown in busy scenes. Join players worldwide and enjoy *Adventure Island* on Classic Joy Games. Start your quest now and save Tina to cement Master Higgins’ legacy!