Released in 1981 for the Magnavox Odyssey 2, 'Monkeyshines!' is a unique action video game where players control a character navigating through a jungle environment. The objective is to catch playful and elusive monkeys that are jumping around. The game offers single-player and cooperative two-player modes. Its simple graphics and sound were characteristic of the era, focusing on engaging gameplay rather than visual realism. 'Monkeyshines!' is particularly noted for being an early example of a platformer game, contributing to the genre that would later become immensely popular with titles like 'Super Mario Bros.'
