The Pink Panther: Passport to Peril
A secret agent panther travels the world to save a summer camp.
The Pink Panther: Passport to Peril is a point-and-click adventure game based on the 1993-95 television series. It teaches players about six countries as the Pink Panther explores them to solve a mystery. The traditionally non-speaking title character speaks audibly throughout, voiced by Michael Sinterniklaas.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Wanderlust Interactive
- Series
- The Pink Panther
- Artist
- Brian Gaidry
- Writer
- Emily Kapnek
- Composer
- Jared Faber
- Platforms
- Windows
- Released
- October 1996 (NA)
- Genre
- Adventure
- educational
- Point-and-click
Facts from the source article.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pink Panther Theme | Henry Mancini | 0:52 |
| 2 | In Bhutan | Emily Kapnek, Faber | 2:49 |
| 3 | Taj Mahal | Kapnek, Faber | 2:49 |
| 4 | Mummification | Kapnek, Faber | 3:36 |
| 5 | Fawkes Day | Kapnek, Faber | 1:26 |
| 6 | Dreamtime | Kapnek, Faber | 5:21 |
| 7 | The Caste System | Kapnek, Faber | 3:47 |
| 8 | China's Billion | Kapnek, Faber | 1:51 |
| 9 | Chilly Wa-Wa Finale (Trapped in a Bubble) | Kapnek, Faber | 1:33 |
| 10 | Same Black Sky | Kapnek, Faber | 5:11 |
| Total length | 29:49 | ||
Track listing from the source article.
Gameplay
The player uses point-and-click controls to guide the Pink Panther through areas, interacting with characters and objects to solve puzzles. Items are stored in a pouch in his fur and accessed by clicking on him. The PDA (Pink Digital Assistant) provides information on indigenous people, languages, clothing, entertainment, art, history, nature, and foods of each country, with each main topic page hosted by a cameo character from the TV series.
Plot
The Pink Panther works as a secret agent for the Inspector, who teleports him to Camp Chilly Wa-Wa, a prestigious international summer camp for gifted children of powerful people, to keep the campers happy and prevent global conflict. He meets multiethnic youths Nigel, Chione, Yung-Li, Ananda, Indrani, and Kumoken, along with the counselor. Scientist friend Helmut Von Schmarty shows his inventions, including the Dial-a-Day, which alters local weather and time. The Dogfather and his henchmen Pugg and Louie arrive disguised as agents of the Better Camping Bureau, threatening to close the camp. The Dogfather spies on Pink, uses a secret code to access the basement, finds a fishing rod for Nigel, sets the Dial-a-Day to nighttime, and sneaks into the basement while Pink sleeps. When Pink awakens, the children act strangely and hate the camp. Von Schmarty gives Pink a PDA, and Pink travels to the children's home countries to fulfill tasks while Pugg and Louie thwart him. In London, Pink retrieves Nigel's Guy Fawkes dummy, dresses as a nobleman to speak with Sir Manly MP, finds a postcard with spelling errors, and recovers his fur at Stonehenge. In Cairo, Pink makes deals for provisions to search for Chione, discovers a hieroglyphics letter saying she enjoys camp, and goads the dogs into a pit trap.
Soundtrack
The game's soundtrack was released on CD on October 21, 1997, featuring nine original songs with lyrics by Emily Kapnek and music by Jared Faber. It includes a 1990s pop-rock arrangement of The Pink Panther Theme by Faber, intended for the opening cutscene, though the in-game version was altered to avoid legal complications. Seven songs relate to the histories and cultures of the countries visited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed The Pink Panther: Passport to Peril?
The Pink Panther: Passport to Peril was developed by Wanderlust Interactive.
What platforms is The Pink Panther: Passport to Peril available on?
The Pink Panther: Passport to Peril was released for Windows.
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