Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom is a classic adventure game developed by Hudson Soft. First launched in 1984 for Japanese home computers like the NEC PC-8801, it was ported to the Famicom in 1988 and released for the North American NES in 1991.
Set in the Salad Kingdom, a world of anthropomorphic fruits and veggies, players take on the role of the brave Sir Cucumber. Tasked by the late King Broccoli, you must rescue Princess Tomato, kidnapped by the evil Minister Pumpkin. Along the journey, you'll meet loyal companion Percy, who offers advice and aids your adventure.
The game uses a menu-driven adventure system, where players interact with the environment by selecting commands like "Move," "Look," and "Talk." It also features mini-games such as "Finger Wars" (similar to rock-paper-scissors) and maze exploration elements.
Loved by players for its unique humor and adorable character designs, Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom has relatively simple puzzles. The story progresses mainly through talking to characters, finding items, and giving them to specific NPCs.
It has been released on multiple platforms, including NEC PC-8801, MSX, NES/Famicom, and was re-released on the Wii Virtual Console in 2010.