40 Winks – the legendary N64 platformer that waited over 20 years for its official release. Developed by Eurocom, now finally on cartridge – thanks to Piko Interactive and an enthusiastic retro community.
- Never officially released N64 game – now available as a real cartridge
- Exclusive co-op 2-player mode (N64 only!)
- Costume system: Play as Ninja, Superhero, Prehistoric Man or Jester
- 6 wild dream worlds + tons of mini-games
- Expansion Pak support for better graphics and lighting
40 Winks – The Platformer That Almost Never Was
Imagine a game being fully developed, review copies sent to magazines, Nintendo Power printing a full strategy guide – and it still never makes it to store shelves. That's exactly what happened to 40 Winks. Developed by Eurocom and planned for N64 in 1999/2000, the port was cancelled at the last minute by publisher GT Interactive. For over 20 years it remained a lost piece of gaming history.
The Rescue: Piko Interactive & Kickstarter
In 2018, Piko Interactive acquired the rights and launched a Kickstarter campaign to finally release 40 Winks officially on real N64 cartridges. The $20,000 goal was smashed on day one, ultimately raising over $131,000. A clear message from the retro community: everyone wanted this game.
The Game: Nightmare Platforming in Dreamland
You control Ruff or Tumble – brother and sister on a mission to save the dream world from the sinister Nitekap. Nitekap wants to kidnap all 40 Winks and transform them into nightmare monsters. Your job: collect the 40 Winks, find 12 dream keys, and stop the villain – before no one can ever sleep peacefully again.
Costume System
The heart of the gameplay is the costume system. You temporarily slip into different outfits that grant special abilities:
- Ninja – increased agility, rope climbing, boosted jump height
- Superhero – invulnerable to enemies and drowning, powerful jumps
- Prehistoric Man – powerful melee attacks
- Jester – unique attack and movement variants
6 Dream Worlds, Tons of Variety
Each of the 6 worlds has its own hub area and three levels – from a spooky castle to underwater adventures, outer space, prehistoric lands, and the ghost world. Plus tons of mini-games: dragon racing, rocket rides, and more.
N64-Exclusive Features
- Co-op 2-Player Mode: Play through the entire game in split-screen with a friend – exclusive to N64!
- Expansion Pak Support: Higher resolution and improved lighting effects with the Expansion Pak
- Anamorphic Widescreen: Widescreen mode unlockable via cheat code
Who Is 40 Winks For?
For every N64 fan looking for a solid 3D platformer experience in the spirit of the great classics – without being Super Mario 64 or Banjo-Kazooie. The game is accessible, charming, and offers genuine unique features with its co-op mode and costume system. A piece of gaming history that finally deserves its place on your shelf.
- System
- Nintendo 64
- Game medium
- Cartridge
- Genre
- Action
- Brand compatibility
- Nintendo
- WEEE registration number
- 23582226
- Number of local players
- 2
Manufacturer
EU responsible person
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