• Studio: Beam Software, Hi Tech Expressions
  • Design: Alfred Milgrom,Bill McIntosh,James Halprin
  • Music: Marshall Parker
  • This Game is: 32 years old / 1993
  • Console: Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Manual: View PDF
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Description

Mickey’s Safari in Letterland is a unique retro video game released in 1993 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, featuring the beloved Disney character, Mickey Mouse. This game cleverly mixes fun and education, teaching basic literacy skills through a side-scrolling adventure. Mickey embarks on a quest to collect all the letters of the alphabet across six diverse territories, including a swamp, forest, jungle, pyramid, the Yukon, and the Caribbean. While the foes in the game—snakes, porcupines, and alligators—pose a playful challenge, they are not dangerous. Instead, they add an element of excitement to the game. The game also boasts voice acting, with Mickey providing an audio sample for each collected letter and using some of his popular catchphrases. With three different difficulty levels, the game can be tailored to the player's abilities, making it an ideal choice for preschoolers and toddlers.

Game Controls

Controls: Use the D-pad to move Mickey left or right. Press the A button to make Mickey jump. Press the B button for Mickey to swing his Net and collect Letter Jewels and Alphabet Tablets. Press SELECT to exit a stage at any time. Press START on the title screen to launch the game.

Q
(Eject)
E
(Swap Disks)
Enter
(Start)
Z
(A)
X
(B)
V
(Select)