Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer

Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperNow Production
PublisherAsmik
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari is an action game released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Now Production and published by Asmik. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3.

Now Production also made Adventure Island II, Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu and Yo! Noid for the NES.

Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari cheats & codes

8 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Energy05FB:50
Infinite EnergySZESUXSE
InvincibilityENESSPEI
Jump to Walk on Air03D0:01
Jump Height Modifier0591:08
Jump Length Modifier0592:00

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Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari FAQ

When did Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari come out on the NES?

Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari?

It was developed by Now Production and published by Asmik.

Is Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari multiplayer?

No. Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari is a single-player game.

How long does Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari take to play?

As an action game, Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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