Konami Wai Wai World

Konami Wai Wai World (コナミワイワイワールド) is a Konami mascot 2-D platform game initially released for the Famicom game system in 1988. It stars Konami Man and Konami Lady as the main protagonists and contains a series of stages inspired by several other Konami games, including Castlevania.

Gameplay
In this game, the player needs to rescue the mascot belonging to the game the current stage was inspired on. One of the heroes which must be rescued is Simon Belmont III, a descendant of the famous vampire hunter of the same name. The first world of the game represents Castlevania and encompasses a variety of areas inspired by many characteristic locations of Dracula's castle.

Since Castlevania II: Simon's Quest was released around the same time as Wai Wai World, the graphical engines and color palettes for both games are very similar. Most of the sound effects and environmental layouts seem to have been borrowed from that game too, not to mention the enemies' roster being almost the same and using similar character designs. The Castle level's design also looks very similar to how Dracula's Castle was portrayed in Simon's Quest, with most stone blocks, columns and ripped red curtains looking almost identical.

Dracula appears at the end of this stage as the main boss. He attacks by unleashing his signature Hellfire spell, although this time he can teleport to any place of the screen, even in midair, and follow the player throughout the rest of the level. Once defeated, the player can then rescue Simon Belmont III by unlocking the coffin where he's being trapped. Simon then becomes one of the playable characters.

When Simon is selected, Vampire Killer will play in the background as his main theme. He plays very similar to most classic vampire hunters of the Belmont clan, although he has the ability to strike with his whip while in movement. His outfit resembles that of his ancestor, Simon Belmont.

Playable characters

 * Konami Man (コナミマン Konamiman): The game's main protagonist who only made cameos in Konami games before this game.
 * Konami Lady (コナミレディー Konamiredī): A female android created by Dr. Cinnamon to fight with Konami Man.
 * Goemon: This chivalrous thief from the Ganbare Goemon series is found in the Edo stage.
 * Simon Belmont III: The descendant of the renown vampire hunter from the Castlevania series is found in the Castle stage.
 * Getsu Fūma: The main protagonist of Getsu Fūma Den. He is found in the Hell stage.
 * Michael "Mikey" Walsh: The lead character in the Goonies Famicom games. He is found in the Port town stage.
 * Moai Alexandria: Numerous Moai are usually enemies in the Gradius series, and also a playable character in Moai-kun. He is found in the Kaijū stage.
 * Kong: From the Japan only Famicom game ' which was based on the film '. He is found in the City stage.
 * Vic Viper: The space ship from the Gradius series. The player can only play this ship in the shooter stage.
 * TwinBee: From the TwinBee series. Like the Vic Viper, the player can only play this ship in the shooter stage.

Other characters

 * Dr. Cinnamon (シナモン博士 Shinamon Hakase): Scientist from the TwinBee series. Helps the characters throughout the game.
 * Dr. Simon (サイモン博士 Saimon Hakase): Dr. Cinnamon's twin younger brother who brings defeated characters back to life.
 * Pentarō: Penguin from the Parodius series. Transports the player to one of the six main levels.
 * Hanako: Penguin from the Parodius series replacing Pentarō (mobile phone version).
 * Warudā: (ワルダー): The game's main villain. Dark lord who tries to conquer the Earth.

Castlevania Gallery

 * See also .

Related Products

 * Konami-Pub Wai Wai World Guidebook - A guidebook to this game.
 * Tokuma Shoten Wai Wai World Guidebook - Another guidebook.
 * Wai Wai World Game Book - Gamebook.
 * Wai Wai World 2: SOS! Parsley Castle - Sequel to this game.
 * Wai Wai World 1 & 2 Sound Collection - Official soundtrack.