Play Pinocchio on GB Online

Kemco released Pinocchio for the Game Boy in 1996, a time when licensed platformers were common on handhelds. It arrived without much fanfare, fitting right in with other Disney adaptations of the era. The game follows the basic outline of the film, letting you guide Pinocchio through a series of short, themed levels.

You control Pinocchio, navigating side-scrolling stages by running, jumping, and using a spin attack to defeat enemies. The main goal is to progress through each area, from Geppetto's workshop to Pleasure Island, rescuing trapped children or collecting items to advance. Signature mechanics include screen-by-screen exploration, where each new screen presents a discrete challenge, and occasional vehicle sections, like riding a donkey cart. The pacing is brisk, though some jumps demand precision, and enemy patterns can feel cheap. It feels like a straightforward, sometimes clumsy effort to translate an animated story into interactive form.