A colorful and relaxed Japanese platformer without great ambition. Varied levels, accessible difficulty. Ideal for younger players or a no-brainer session.
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Platformer featuring Prince Banana running through fantastical kingdoms to rescue a princess. Published by Takara, released in Germany in 1992. Prince Banana in side-scrolling view with fruit attacks, colorful levels and world bosses. German version of Bananan Ouji no Daibouken on NES.
Banana Prince is the rare Western adaptation of Bananan Ouji no Daibouken, and this Takara German edition is one of the game's only European releases, at a time when the PAL NES was fading. A very limited print run on this market and the specific German translation explain its high value, making it sought by collectors of late PAL platformers and rare localized versions.
Is Banana Prince still worth playing in 2026?
A platformer from Takara, Banana Prince has a young prince run across colourful fantasy kingdoms to save a princess, jumping, shooting and collecting bananas that serve as currency and bonus. The careful art direction, the bonus passages and an unexpected quiz system give a likeable character to an accessible but well finished platformer. The handling stays Famicom typical. For a retro platforming fan, someone curious about Takara productions or a collector, the title keeps a colourful charm and a solid play pleasure.
