MSXdev25 #07 Operation Hibernation – MSXdev Contest

Title: Operation Hibernation
Genre: Platform
Author(s): Jess Creations
Medium: ROM 32KB
Hardware requirements: MSX1

Operation Hibernation is a classic platformer starring Byron, the adorable baby bear. Help this charming little fellow gather fruits to ensure he stays safe and well-fed during his winter hibernation!

Game author JessCreations has a special relationship with Byron, the baby bear. In the previous dev edition, he introduced Whack ‘Em Smack ‘Em Byrons, and this year he follows up with Operation Hibernation. Both games feature the baby bear and are ported from the ColecoVision. In this title, Byron doesn’t get whacked but needs to hibernate for winter, after finding something to eat.

Operation Hibernation is a true classic platformer. You guide Byron from platform to platform, using jumps and ladders to collect all the fruits scattered across the screen. All the while, you must dodge enemies that try to block your progress. Gather all the fruits to advance to the next stage and have a save wintersleep in the end.

The downloadable package includes a 32KB ROM and a manual. Use the cursor keys and the space bar to play.

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Source: https://www.msxdev.org/2025/09/26/msxdev25-07-operation-hibernation/