
In fact, many things Maui says in the manual were supposed to be explained in other games.
The manual describes the story, controls, items and levels from Maui's point of view. Agony of the Feet: In the Game Over screen of the SNES version, the Game Over letters drop on Maui's foot, and he jumps around in pain. In the SNES version, the explosion happens automatically when the level starts and is slower. When they explode, they start destroying the ship's hull and will suck Maui into the background if he doesn't run away. Advancing Wall of Doom: In the Genesis version, there are TNT barrels in the second part of stage 6. Abnormal Ammo: Maui's gun is loaded with what look like magical beetles or roaches. And to celebrate the game's 25th anniversary, Max Nasikan published an interview with 12 of the game's developers, revealing several details about its development and the unreleased sequel. Back in 2011, BigMex at 1UP wrote a series of articles on the story and legacy of Maui Mallard that is a must-read for fans of the game. They even removed Donald's name from the game in the US, due to the marketing team's concern that children wouldn't willingly buy a game featuring a character that wasn't "hip" in their eyes. And when Maui finds obstacles he can't get through, he can turn into Cold Shadow, a ninja who uses a staff to attack enemies with combos, swing over pits and move at high speeds over lava surfaces.Īlthough a sequel named Maui Mallard And The Lost City Of Dread and a cartoon were planned, the game didn't do well at market. Besides the normal shot, there are three other types that can be mixed into more powerful attacks. Normally he's equipped with a "1935 Westchester Bug Gun", a gun that shoots bugs.
Gameplay is divided between Maui's two forms. That won't be easy since everyone in the island wants him dead for whatever reason.
However, he's called for one last mission: to search and find the missing idol statue of Shabuhm Shabuhm before the island it protects explodes. It isn't known if Maui Mallard, the detective who is also a ninja, is an Alternate Universe version of Donald, his past self or somebody completely unrelated - but surely he'd like to quit his dangerous supernatural job and live a simpler life. It was originally released in 1995 for the Sega Genesis in Europe and Brazil and later ported to the SNES (with different level designs and mechanics), Game Boy, and PC (based on the Sega Genesis version and featured an orchestrated soundtrack). Donald in Maui Mallard, also known as Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow is one of the lesser known Donald Duck action games. Starring Don- I mean, Maui's alter-ego, Cold Shadow.