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Name | Popful Mail |
System | Sega CD |
Year | 1995 |
Developer | Nihon Corp. |
Genre | RPG |
Popful Mail is an action-adventure game developed by Nihon Falcom for the Sega CD/Mega-CD console. It was released in Japan in 1994 and North America in 1995. The game follows the story of a female bounty hunter named Popful Mail as she travels through a fantasy world, completing quests, fighting monsters, and collecting treasure.
The game begins with Popful Mail arriving in the kingdom of Elancia to collect a bounty on an evil wizard. Along the way she meets several allies who join her on her quest, including Tatt, an elf swordsman; Gaw, a large dragon-like creature; and Muttonhead, a mischievous imp. As they progress through Elancia they must fight off hordes of monsters and complete various tasks to gain access to new areas.
Gameplay consists of side-scrolling platforming sections interspersed with RPG elements such as dialogue trees and character customization. During combat sequences players can use various weapons and magic spells to defeat enemies or avoid them altogether if they choose. Popful Mail also has some light puzzle elements which require careful exploration of each area to progress.
Popful Mail's visuals are bright and colorful, featuring detailed sprites and backgrounds that take full advantage of the Sega CD's increased color palette compared to earlier consoles. The soundtrack is composed by Mieko Ishikawa and features upbeat melodies that perfectly capture the game's cheerful atmosphere.
Overall, Popful Mail is a charming and engaging action-adventure title that stands out from its peers due to its unique characters, fun gameplay mechanics, and vibrant graphics. Fans of classic platformers or RPGs will no doubt find something enjoyable here as well as newcomers looking for an enjoyable adventure on their Sega CD/Mega-CD console.