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This new role-playing adventure from Konami is in a similar vein to the classic Legend Of Zelda that all Game Boy Color owners must know and love.

The intro tells the story of a young child (you get to choose whether they are male or female) and his dad. They take a boat ride to celebrate the kid's tenth birthday, but things go horribly wrong and the poor child ends up stranded on an island - hence the title of the game!

An island can be a scary place, especially when you're only just ten years old. Our brave adventurer has to put up with killer bees, biting foxes and clams that give you a case of the runs - and that's before you get off the first level!

The aim of the game is to be rescued, and using small but perfectly formed graphics in the Zelda-style, the game trots along at a good pace. The difficulty level is set so that Game Boy beginners can get on without too much to worry about. Stranded Kids is the perfect introduction to RPGs!

Graphics 80%
A bit like Zelda really!

Sound 80%
Neat ditties and sound FX.

Playability 60%
A bit too basic for most.

Lastability 80%
There's lots to explore.

Overall 79%
A neat little adventure.