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Mappy is an action game released in 1984 for the Nintendo NES. The player controls Mappy, a police mouse tasked with retrieving stolen goods from a mansion filled with enemies. The main objective is to navigate through multiple floors while avoiding the cat gang, known as the Meowkies, and collecting valuable items such as paintings and televisions.
The game's pace is steady, requiring strategic movement and timing to progress safely. A unique mechanic in Mappy involves using trampolines to jump between floors, which adds a vertical dimension to the gameplay and challenges players to anticipate enemy patterns. Additionally, doors scattered throughout the mansion can be opened or closed to block enemies briefly, providing a tactical advantage.
Distinctively, Mappy combines platforming with stealth elements, as players must carefully avoid direct confrontations with foes. The game's simple yet engaging design creates an interplay between evasion and collection, offering a clear challenge within its limited controls and layout. This structure sets the title apart within the action genre of its era.
