is a vertically scrolling

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developed by

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for the

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home computer, and published in 1984. Konami included ''Magical Tree'' in the 1998 anthology '' Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 2'' for

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Gameplay

The

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is an "Indian brave" stereotype who wears a tanned vest and trousers, and a headband with a feather. The player ascends a magical tree by hopping from branch to branch and climbing vines and ladders—while also dodging

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s, and lightning bolts. The player can jump and dangle from branches. He earns points by gathering apples,

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s, and

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s. The tree is tall. A gauge tracks the player's altitude, and at the conclusion of each level the game informs the player how much further to climb to reach the goal: A castle on the treetop. The ascent is divided into nine

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s; the player character dances at the conclusion of each level. When the player clears the ninth level, a curtain opens to reveal the castle at the top of the tree. Smiling from the

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s of the castle's

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are a young woman in a purple frock, and a man wearing a

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. After the end sequence, the game then continues at the base of the tree.

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*{{MobyGames, id=/magical-tree 1984 video games Konami games MSX games Windows games Platformers Virtual Console games Virtual Console games for Wii U Video games about magic Video games about plants Video games based on Native American mythology Works about trees

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