The Adventures of Gilligan's Island Overview
Gilligan's Island is an NES title adapted from a 1960s television sitcom. The player controls the Skipper, who is accompanied by Gilligan as a non-playable companion. Their objective across four distinct episodes is to reunite the entire shipwrecked cast, which includes a millionaire couple, a professor, and a woman named Mariann, before a timer expires.
Exploration involves moving through a maze-like island environment to gather specific items. Each located character offers clues to assist in finding the next one. The gameplay presents a challenging pace due to environmental hazards like falling rocks and holes that trap Gilligan, triggering a separate two-minute rescue timer. Hostile wildlife and headhunters must be confronted through hand-to-hand combat.
Several useful items can be found during the search. Bananas restore the Skipper's health, while hourglasses extend the available time. A rope serves as an instant method to retrieve Gilligan from a hole, bypassing the need for a timed rescue operation.
