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==Eggerland Releases==

The following is a list of the titles released in the ''Eggerland'' series.  This has been divided into Japanese and Western releases, mainly because of the differences in the nomenclature of the titles (''The Adventures of Lolo'' was '''not''' released in Japan and therefore the Western release of ''The Adventures of Lolo 2'' was released as ''The Adventures of Lolo'' in Japan).  Additionally, there were several more titles released only in Japan and which fans must import should they wish to play them.

===Japanese Titles===

* '''Eggerland Mystery''' (1985)- ''MSX Home Computer''

* '''Eggerland 2''' (1986)- ''MSX Home Computer''

===Western Titles===

* '''Eggerland Mystery''' (1987, Europe)- ''MSX Home Computer''

* '''Adventures of Lolo''' (1989)- ''Nintendo Entertainment System''

==Nomenclature==

While the series itself is called the ''Eggerland'' series, the games go by two different names depending upon which region they were generally released in.  In Japan, the games are called ''Eggerland'', except for the few titles which received global release.  However, in Western nations these games are called ''The Adventures of Lolo,'' with the rare exception of the European release of the original ''Eggerland Mystery.''

==Main Characters==

===Lolo===

[[Image:Eggerland.lolo.gif|thumb|'''Lolo''' as portrayed in the '''2000''' release of ''Revival! Eggerland'']]

===Lala===

[[Image:Eggerland.lala.gif|thumb|left|Lala, as portrayed from the '''1996''' release of ''Eggerland Episode 0: Quest of Lala'']]

===King Egger===

[[Image:Eggerland.KingEgger.gif|thumb|King Egger as portrayed in the '''2000''' release of ''Revival! Eggerland''.]]

==Gameplay==

The basic gameplay of the series seems straightforward at first.  Lolo/Lala is presented with a room that contains ''Heart Framers'' (''Diamond Framers'' in early games) and a ''Jewel Box'' (or ''Key Box'' in early games), and when they collect all of the HF's the box will open and they can collect the item inside.  While this sounds simple enough (and generally is for the first few rooms), it proves to be quite difficult due to the many different enemies present in the mazes as well as the various obstacles that they have to face (see the '''Monsters''' section).

===Magic Shots===

[[Image:Eggerland.adventures of lolo ride.gif|thumb|Lolo riding an egg across the water in ''The Adventures of Lolo'' on the ''NES'' (1989)]]

===Terrain===

[[Image:Eggerland.EggMystery-Scr.png |thumb|Screenshot from ''Eggerland Mystery'', the first game released in the series (''MSX'', 1985)]]

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====Rocks====

Nothing can get past a rock.  Additionally, no enemy is capable of ''shooting'' (killing Lolo/Lala with its glare, in the case of the Medusa/Don Medusa, or fire in the Gol's case) through a rock.

====Trees====

Trees keep all mobile enemies out, such as the Alma, Skull, Leeper, and Rocky.  However, all enemies that are capable of killing Lolo/Lala with their gaze or by shooting them can do so through trees (such as the Medusa, Don Medusa, and Gol).

====Emerald Framers====

Emerald Framers, often abbreviated EF's, are movable blocks found in levels that usually are helpful in blocking and trapping enemies.  Mobile enemies cannot move past EF's and enemies with projectile attacks cannot shoot through EF's.  However, these blocks can sometime be the object of puzzles, as pushing them incorrectly can mess up a certain room and cause Lolo/Lala to be stuck in a room and need it to be ''Reset.''

====Crystal Framers====

These types of blocks were introduced in the ''Windows'' titles (''Eggerland Episode 0: Quest of Lala'' and ''Revival! Eggerland'') and have two reflective sides and two non-reflective sides.  If Lolo/Lala shoots one of the reflective sides with a ''Magic Shot'', it will be reflected at a 90-degree angle, and using this technique they are capable of "egging" enemies such as Medusa and Don Medusa.

====Heart Framers====

Heart Framers, or HF's, should be listed as part of the terrain because they do provide protection from enemies.  Like the EF's, enemies are incapable of moving past an HF and are also incapable of harming Lolo/Lala with their projectile attacks through them.  However, Lolo/Lala is incapable of moving an HF, and once collected it is gone and provides no more protection, yet can provide ''Magic Shots'' or other powers (see '''Powers''' section).

====Jewel/Key/Raft Box====

The Box is an interesting part of the terrain because while enemies are capable of attacking Lolo/Lala with their projectile attacks, it provides them with a safe-haven from mobile enemies.  Moving enemies cannot pass through the Box while Lolo/Lala can, so if they are being chased, standing on the same space as the Box provides them with safety.

====Water====

Water is present in the early ''Eggerland'' games and can be crossed in several ways.  Sometimes bridges already cross water, but if not, Lolo/Lala may receive a ''Bridge'' power-up by collecting several HF's, and if this is the case, then they can create a bridge one-unit in length across the water.  Also, by using a ''Magic Shot'', Lolo/Lala can turn enemies into eggs and push them into the water.  If there is a current, they can ride these enemies across the water and onto the land on the other side.

====Lava====

In later games in the series, lava is introduced.  While this is similar to water, it is a bit different.  If Lolo/Lala places a bridge across lava, the bridge will only remain intact for a few seconds before burning and sinking into the lava, but they will receive a warning indicated by a ''cracking'' sound.  Therefore, they will need to hurry up and do whatever they need to do on the otherside and run back across (or find some means of getting back if they need to).

====Sand====

Sand slows Lolo/Lala down but has no effect on mobile enemies, so this often makes some of the mazes complicated if they must cross it in order to reach a certain part of the room while running from enemies. Sand is also playing an important role in some of the time-limited bonus levels (which last for about 23 seconds).

====Grass/Flower bed====

Enemies are incapable of crossing the grass whereas Lolo/Lala can, but projectile shooting enemies are certainly capable of attacking Lolo/Lala through it.

===Powers===

Aside from the aforementioned ''Magic Shots'', Lolo/Lala will gain certain powers from the Heart Framers that they pick up in certain rooms once they have picked up a designated number of them (this number is unknown but is predetermined per room).  These powers will help them conquer their current puzzle if they are used properly.

====Bridge====

[[Image:Eggerland.lolo bridge.gif |thumb|Lolo will have to use his "Bridge" power, seen in the right box on the screen, to cross the river in the middle in this picture from ''The Adventures of Lolo'' for the ''NES'' (1989)]]

====Hammer====

Once enough HF's are received, Lolo/Lala may get a ''Hammer'' power-up.  This tool will allow them to break one ''rock'' within their current room, and, like the ''Bridge'' power-up, deciding which rock to break is crucial to the solving of the current puzzle.

====Arrow====

When Lolo/Lala gather enough HF's they may receive an ''Arrow'' power-up.  This power-up will allow them to rotate an arrow 90-degrees ''clockwise'', allowing them to pass through it.  This power-up is particularly useful in rooms that are called ''Arrow-Mazes'', and like the other power-ups, the arrow that they use it on is the key to solving their current puzzle.

===Warp Holes===

[[Image:Eggerland.snap1.png|thumb|left|In Room 7-4 in ''The Adventures of Lolo 2'', Lolo must use this Snakey to block the Medusa on the right on the top using a ''Warp Hole'']]

[[Image:Eggerland.snap2.png|thumb|right|After shooting it away, Lolo puts an EF on the space that the Snakey used to occupy]]

==Monsters==

While the general set-up of a room (its blocks, terrain, arrows, etc.) may provide a challenge in and of itself, the ''monsters'' within each room provide a vast challenge in addition to all of that.  Quite a few monsters made their debut in the original ''Eggerland Mystery,'' though many more were added as the series progressed.  Therefore, each monster will be discussed in detail in the following section.

===[[/Snakey|Snakey]]===

[[Image:Eggerland.LoloSnakeyArt.gif|thumb|Snakey, a ''helpful'' monster in the ''Eggerland'' series.]]

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===Skull===

[[Image:Eggerland.LoloSkullArt.gif|thumb|Skull, a dangerous enemy that comes to life after Lolo/Lala collects all HF's.]]

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===Gol===

[[Image:Eggerland.LoloGolArt.gif|thumb|Gol, a dinosaur-like monster that spits fire when all HF's are collected.]]

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===Alma===

[[Image:Eggerland.LoloAlmaArt.gif|thumb|Alma, a dangerous armadillo that chases Lolo/Lala around the rooms.]]

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===[[/Medusa|Medusa]]===

[[Image:Eggerland.LoloMedusaArt.gif|thumb|Medusa, one of the most dangerous enemies since the original ''Eggerland Mystery'' in 1985.]]

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===Don Medusa===

[[Image:Eggerland.LoloDonArt.gif|thumb|Don Medusa, the mobile, and more dangerous, form of the Medusa.]]

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===Leeper===

[[Image:Eggerland.lololeeperart.gif|thumb|Leeper, a monster that goes to sleep when Lolo/Lala touches it]]

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===Rocky===

[[Image:Eggerland.lolorockyart.gif|thumb|Rocky, an aggressive monster that pushes Lolo/Lala around, trapping them or shoving them into monsters/obstacles.]]

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===Moby===

[[Image:Eggerland.lolomobyart.gif|thumb|Moby, a whale-like monster that can suck Lolo/Lala towards it to cause them trouble.]]

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==Eggerland Video Games==

The following section is dedicated to discussing each individual game released in the ''Eggerland'' series of video games, both Western and Japanese-only titles.  This will provide you with information about the games, even some of the more obscure titles (such as those released on the ''Famicom Disk System''), and give you the most up-to-date information regarding the series.

===Eggerland Mystery===

[[Image:EggerlandMystery.jpg|thumb|Box of ''Eggerland Mystery'' for the MSX Home Computer.]]

[[Image:EggerlandMysterySS2.jpg|thumb|right|Title Screen and one of the rooms from ''Eggerland Mystery''.]]

===Eggerland 2===

[[Image:EggerlandMystery2.jpg|thumb|Box of ''Eggerland 2'' for the MSX Home Computer.]]

[[Image:EggerlandMystery2Title.jpg|thumb|left]]

===Eggerland===

[[Image:EggerlandBox.jpg|thumb|Box of ''Eggerland'' for the Famicom Disk System.]]

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===Eggerland- Revival of the Labyrinth===

[[Image:EggerlandLabyrinth.jpg|thumb|Box of ''Eggerland- Revival of the Labyrinth'' for the Famicom.]]

[[Image:EggerlandRevivalTitle.jpg|thumb|]]

===Eggerland- Departure to Creation===

[[Image:EggerlandCreationBox.jpg|thumb|Box of ''Eggerland- Departure to Creation'' for the Famicom Disk System.]]

===The Adventures of Lolo===

[[Image:Eggerland.AdventuresOfLoloBox.jpg|thumb|Box of ''The Adventures of Lolo'' for the Nintendo Entertainment System.]]

===The Adventures of Lolo 2===

[[Image:Eggerland.Lolo2Box.jpg|thumb|Box of ''The Adventures of Lolo 2'' for the Nintendo Entertainment System.]]

===The Adventures of Lolo 3===

[[Image:Eggerland.Lolo3Box.jpg|thumb|Box of ''The Adventures of Lolo 3'' for the Nintendo Entertainment System.]]

[[Image:Eggerland.Lolo2JapBox.jpg|thumb|Box of the Japanese ''The Adventures of Lolo 2'' for the Famicom.]]

===The Adventures of Lolo===

[[Image:Eggerland.LoloGBbox.jpg|thumb|Box of ''The Adventures of Lolo'' for the Game Boy.]]

[[Image:Eggerland.LoloGBJapBox.jpg|thumb|Box of ''Lolo no Daibouken'' for the Game Boy.]]

===Eggerland Episode 0: Quest of Lala===

[[Image:Eggerland0Title.gif|thumb|Title screen of ''Eggerland Episode 0: Quest of Lala''.]]

[[Image:Eggerland0Map.gif|thumb|]]

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===Revival! Eggerland===

[[Image:Eggerland.RevivalEggerlandBox.jpg|thumb|Box of ''Revival! Eggerland''.]]

[[Image:Eggerland.RevivalEggerlandTitle.jpg|thumb|Title screen of ''Revival! Eggerland''.]]

==Eggerland Today==

Although the last ''Eggerland'' game produced was in June of 2000, there is still a great chance that there will be another game in the series sometime in the future.  ''Hal Labs'', the company responsible for producing the series since its debut back in 1985, is still in business and producing many major titles for various platforms, such as ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' (in conjunction with Nintendo), the ''Kirby'' series, several TV series, and they were responsible for the ''Earthbound/Mother'' series.  They never did claim that ''Revival! Eggerland'' would be their final title, so it would be no surprise to anyone if they would produce another title in the series (fans all around the world love puzzle/adventure games).