Hook
😐 5.9/10
(GameBoy - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Painting by Numbers
Published_By:
Ocean Software
Released On:
01 Jan 1992
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Hook , based on the 1991 film by Steven Spielberg, is a Game Boy game where the player controls Peter Pan who tries to rescue his children from Captain James Hook . This version differs from the Ukiyotei version of the game. While also a platformer, the title by Painting by Numbers includes flying levels as well as one-on-one fight scenes.
From a map of Neverland, the next level to be played can be chosen via a compass-like pointer. Depending on which ones are tackled first, different paths through the game open up, but all levels must be completed before Hook can be confronted on his pirate ship. The locations include caves, forests, lagoons, towns and icy landscapes.
Before each level, the fairy Tinker Bell will offer some advice on the goals and challenges to follow. The main goal in every stage is to collect a number of items, like cakes, cherries, coins or peaches, and sometimes a special item like a clock, a tooth and a musical horn. Only when all items have been picked up the level exit will open. Between Peter Pan and the exit there will be various enemies, depending on the type of level: pirates, ghosts, dragons, monkeys, snowmen and many more. To defend himself, Peter Pan can use a sword. Once he has picked up some thimbles, Tinker Bell will start following him, and by using up a thimble he can also send out the fairy to attack.
Collecting marbles is also important, as these allow Peter Pan to float along pixie dust, which allows him to reach areas otherwise out of bounds. Lost health is replenished by picking up food. Besides the standard platforming levels, there are also underwater areas. In these, Tinker Bell isn't available to help, and having to swim makes it more difficult to get around.
Different areas of Neverland are connected through flying levels. In these, Peter Pan is seen from behind. The Lost Boys send up marbles on balloons which he must pick up to stay afloat, but Hook's men will also send up balloons with dynamite which must be avoided, as must the occasional storm cloud.
The first fight scene is against Rufio, who must be beaten to collect a magic sword. The final confrontation against Hook is another fight, but unlike Rufio, Hook doesn't play fair and sends out Smee to temporarily immobilize Peter Pan using a ball and chain.
Hook was released in 1992 for the Game Boy.
EAN-13:
5013156610097 (Austria)
Nintendo Media PN:
DMG-HS-NOE (Austria)
Part #:
DMG-HS-SCN (Europe)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This action-adventure platformer tasks players with guiding Pan through diverse Neverland environments. Players must navigate obstacles, avoid enemies, and collect specific items to progress through each stage. The game features varied gameplay mechanics, including swimming, platforming, and even basketball.
Story
NEVERLAND'S CAVES & UNDERGROUND CAVERNS
Pan must work his way through the underground tunnels and find his way out. He must jump over moving platforms, climb ladders, and avoid zombies and poisonous spiders. Look for cakes to complete these destinations.
Pan's hungry and helpful friend Thud Butt can also be found in Neverland's underground caverns. Feed Thud Butt and he can blow down any wall he's near.
THE WATERS OF NEVERLAND
Several water scenes lay between Pan and finding the children and Hook. Pan must swim below the surface in each of these scenes to collect pearls and find his way out. There are lots of dead ends.
The display's status bar shows how much air Pan has left when he's under water. Be sure he doesn't run out.
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To make Pan swim, use the control pad to turn Pan in the direction you want him to go.
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Press the A Button to make him swim.
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Swim past objects in the water to pick them up.
THE TOWN OF NEVERLAND
Hook's pirates have control of Neverland, which was built to look like the deck of a pirate's ship. Cannonballs fly around the town like baseballs. Look for gold coins.
NEVERLAND'S LAGOONS
The lagoons of Neverland are a lot like its forests. Use the same strategy to help Pan find his way through them. Look for peaches to complete the boards.
THE ICY REGIONS
Neverland's varied climate also has a couple of wintery areas. Collect ice sticks to complete them.
Watch out for icicles. If Pan jumps and lands near one, they may come loose and fall on him.
THE NEVERTREE
The Nevertree is like no tree you've ever seen. It is big and filled with strong branches and treehuts. There are walkways, trampolines, ropes, and ladders for Pan to use to find his way through.
You can earn extra points by shooting baskets. When you see a basketball, bend down and pick it up. Dribble into position and shoot using the B Button. Beware, you only have a limited amount of time, then the ball disappears.
How to Play
HOW TO OPERATE
Insert your Hook™ game pak into your Game Boy unit. Turn the power on.
Press the Select Button (or arrow up/down) to choose your game mode.
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New Game will begin a new game.
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Continue will allow you to continue a prior game.
Press the Start or A Button to begin the game.
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A Button
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B Button
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Control Pad
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SELECT Button
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START Button
THE STORY OF HOOK
Grown up and going through life as an attorney with children of his own, Peter Banning never even considered the possibility of returning to Neverland. In fact, he couldn't even remember having been there in the first place! But when the evil Captain Hook returns to grab his children, Granny Wendy is forced to jog his memory into remembering those carefree days when he ran with the Lost Boys in the wild on Neverland. Peter Banning is Peter Pan!
Luckily, armed with a wooden sword, the urgings of Granny Wendy, and the friendly advice and help of your friend Tink, you are well equipped for the adventure that lies ahead. As Pan you will encounter many obstacles and battle many foes in your search for the children. You will be forced to deal with Pirate ghosts and Pirate zombies.
In the forests of Neverland you will confront pirates, banana tossing monkeys, rope ladders and seemingly uncrossable streams. At some points you will be forced to fly from one destination to another where you must catch flying marbles to stay aloft.
Along the way you will be developing your skills to prepare yourself as Peter Pan to defeat the evil Hook and win the children's freedom. In order to be successful in reaching Hook and beating him, you will need to find or earn four special items. You will know when you have found them because you will see a special screen showing what you have collected.
But Neverland is a large island and Hook is a shrewd and elusive character. There are many hazards to avoid along the way and you will need to get past each of them on your way to find Hook and the children. So good luck, and hurry: the children are waiting!
STARTING THE GAME
Insert the Hook game pak into your Nintendo Game Boy. Turn the power on. The title screen will be displayed momentarily and then the menu screen will appear automatically.
Place the sword tip next to the menu item you wish to select. Use the Select Button or the joypad to move the sword tip. Press the A Button, B Button or Start Button to make your selection at each menu item.
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Start - Will start the game at the beginning.
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Continue - Allows you to return to the last destination you were at in the last game.
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Player 1/2 - Hook is a one player or two player alternating game.
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Hi Score - Displays top scores.
FLYING
Many times throughout the game you may see Flying as one of the destinations on the compass. It may be the only way to get from one place to another on Neverland. While in flight, Pan must fly among air balloons and clouds.
Avoid the balloons which carry sticks of dynamite. Catch the balloons which carry marbles. Pan needs to catch as many marbles as he can in order to stay aloft.
Pan can fly right through some of the clouds. Other clouds are electrical storm clouds and may shock Pan out of some of his strength.
When Pan nears his destination he will slowly descend back to land and again consult his map and compass.
FIGHTING RUFIO
At some point, Pan is sure to run into Rufio, the leader of the Lost Boys. In order to gain the respect of the Lost Boys and get the magic sword he needs to defeat Hook, Pan must win a duel with Rufio. Pan is equipped with only a wooden sword. This is one of the toughest fights you will have, so be prepared for a difficult battle.
You can control Pan's movements as follows:
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Move Pan Left - control pad left
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Move Pan Right - control pad right
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Thrust Sword - B Button
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Kneel - control pad down
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Kneel and thrust - control pad down & B Button
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Jump & turn - A Button
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Jump Left - control pad left & A Button
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Jump Right - control pad right & A Button
At the top of the screen, two power gauges show Pan's and Rufio's tunics. Each blow tears away at the tunic of the fighter who was hit until finally either Pan or Rufio loses his tunic. When the tunic falls away, only the undershirt will remain on the loser.
Controls
Control pad: Left
Move Pan to the left
Control pad: Right
Move Pan to the right
Control pad: Down
Pick something up or duck down
Control pad: Up
Climb a ladder
A Button
Jump, swim, or pick up items
B Button
Thrust sword or use metal detector
B Button + Up
Send Tink to take care of Enemies
Start Button
Make a selection from the menu
Control pad (map screen)
Move the compass arrow
A Button (map screen)
Choose the destination
Start Button (map screen after Tink's message)
Continue to the destination
Items & Weapons
Cherries
Find cherries to complete Neverland forest and Nevertree destinations.
Pearls
Grab the pearls from the hungry clams to complete the underwater boards.
Cakes
Find cakes in the underground destinations.
Coins
Collect gold coins in Neverland to complete those destinations.
Thimbles
Find thimbles in various Neverland destinations. By using them, Tink will help you out with the Enemies.
Marbles
Use marbles to stay aloft while flying. Marbles can also be collected while on land and used to jump onto pixie dust.
Pixie Dust
There may be pixie dust floating in long spaces between platforms. Use your marbles to jump onto this magic dust as if it were solid; use those marbles wisely, though.
Metal Detector
The metal detector can be found in Neverland's caverns and underground destinations. It is used to find buried treasure.
Food
Find food to keep Pan's strength up.
Enemies & Characters
The Hermit
The Hermit floats around the forest looking for Pan.
The Snake
The Snake hangs down from tree limbs in the forests and lagoons.
Pirates
Pirates are found almost everywhere in the game and are most certainly allied with the evil Hook.
The Monkey
The Monkey sits on branches of trees in the Neverland forests and jungles and throws bananas in Pan's path.
The Pirate Zombie
The Pirate Zombie paces endlessly in the underground areas of Neverland. If Pan is touched by a Pirate Zombie he becomes a zombie for a brief period of time as well and cannot be controlled.
The Pirate Ghosts
The Pirate Ghosts float around underground as well. They don't always hurt, but don't let them fall on Pan.
The Dragon
The Dragon also lives underground and breathes fireballs at Pan.
Spiders
Spiders also hang around the walls of the cave and are poisonous to Pan.
The Abominable Snowman
The Abominable Snowman guards the Neverland icy regions by rolling snowballs at Pan.
Penguins
Penguins scoot back and forth across the ice to stop Pan's progress.
Pirate Eskimos
Pirate Eskimos are just like all the other Pirates around Neverland, except they have nice warm coats on to protect them against region weather.
Submerged Pirates
In the waters around Neverland you'll also encounter these diving gear equipped Submerged Pirates. Watch out for their suction cup harpoons!
The Jellyfish
The Jellyfish are not much friendlier.
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