Marsupilami

Marsupilami
Developer: Apache Software Publisher: Sega Platform: Genesis Released in US: 1996 Released in EU: October 27, 1995 This game has unused text. This game has a hidden level select. This game has regional differences.

Marsupilami is an action puzzle game based off the original European franchise, and not the Disney cartoon like some people expected.

Level Skip

Use the password UEYM to activate a Level Skip. When the game is paused, press A, B, C and Start to skip to the next level.

Unused Text

At 00xx25742 is Music Test, something which goes completely unused since Sound Test also contains the music from the game.

Regional Differences

In the year it took to release the game in the US, several changes were made, mostly to the earlier levels. The edits make the US version much easier than the European release.

Main Menu

Europe	US

The PAL version automatically opens the Options screen on the title screen after Start is pressed, whereas the NTSC version offers you the option instead.

Levels

Circus 1

Europe	US

The level was almost completely redesigned in terms of completion method. In the PAL game, players had to use the Steps, Mouse and Winch moves in addition to placing fruit on the floor to stop Bonelli and using water to put out a fire. In the NTSC version, all that is needed is the Steps movement and learning how to use the water to put out a fire. Although the Winch item was removed, the Mouse was moved and kept in the level, but has no vital role in completing it.

Circus 2

Europe	US

At the beginning of the level, the Pole Vault object was removed in the NTSC version.

Europe	US

Near the end of the level, the popcorn kiosk was removed in the NTSC version. The ditch was also shortened.

Circus 3

Europe	US

Some crates block the way in the PAL game, but these were removed in the NTSC version.

Europe	US

The Winch object was moved between versions.

Europe	US

Finally, the European version introduces players to yet another tail move, the Hammer. The item was removed in the NTSC version.

Europe	US

To move forward in the PAL version, Marsupilami had to grab the Hammer and destroy the barrels at the bottom of the level. Like the Hammer, the barrels were removed in the NTSC version.

Mars le Noir (Circus)

Europe	US

The grass palette was altered slightly.

Alps 3

Europe	US

A Yodeller was removed.

Building Site 3

Europe	US

Europe	US

Both the Hammer and Spring objects were moved between versions.

Theme Park 1

Europe	US

A Gunslinger was removed at the beginning of the stage.

Chahutas 3

Europe	US

Europe	US

An entire puzzle was removed in the NTSC level, making this level somehow easier than the first level.

In the PAL version, after breaking through the door, you need to get Bonelli onto a hut, then move him across two more, jump on his back, grab the spring, run to the end of the level and leap to the top hut then turn on the switch which releases the water. Finally, you need to guide Bonelli to the end with the water, and spray the fire.

In the NTSC version, after breaking through the door, you have to guide Bonelli through to the end and put out the fire. That's it.

Final Boss

Europe	US

The bear trap moves around constantly in the PAL version. In the NTSC version, it frequently rests, making the final boss significantly easier.

Time Differences

A large amount of levels had different time limits. Again, the NTSC version made it easier by adding more time to levels.

Boss levels and bonus levels remain the same between both versions.

Easy

Level	PAL	NTSC
The Alps 1	340	390
The Alps 3	240	340
Building Site 1	290	390
Building Site 2	420	520
Building Site 3	350	400
The Docks 1	330	430
The Docks 2	380	480
Theme Park 1	320	420
Theme Park 2	440	540
Palombia 1	300	350
Palombia 2	510	610
Palombia 3	350	450
The Chahutas 1	540	640
The Chahutas 2	290	340
The Jungle 1	300	400
The Jungle 3	430	530

Normal

Level	PAL	NTSC
Circus 2	164	174
The Alps 3	290	390
Building Site 1	240	340
Building Site 2	370	470
Building Site 3	300	350
Theme Park 1	270	370
Theme Park 2	390	490
The Docks 1	280	380
The Docks 3	330	430
Palombia 1	250	300
Palombia 2	460	560
Palombia 3	300	400
The Chahutas 1	490	590
The Chahutas 2	240	290
The Jungle 1	250	350
The Jungle 3	380	480

Hard

Level	PAL	NTSC
The Alps 1	240	290
The Alps 3	140	240
Building Site 1	190	290
Building Site 2	320	420
Building Site 3	250	300
The Docks 1	230	330
The Docks 2	280	380
Theme Park 1	220	320
Theme Park 2	340	440
Palombia 1	200	250
Palombia 2	410	510
Palombia 3	250	350
The Chahutas 1	440	540
The Chahutas 2	190	240
The Jungle 1	200	300
The Jungle 3	330	430