To return home, young Terry must traverse 12 scenarios, armed only with his yo-yo, which causes him to jump backward when used.

Along the way he can collect mushrooms and collect letters that give special powers, but he must defend himself against a varied array of enemies, which includes hedgehogs, balloons, and stars.

[1][2] The Games Machine noted its similarities with Super Mario Bros. in terms of gameplay, graphics, and specific ideas such as bonus stages and hidden rooms, but praised the yo-yo as an original weapon, that "can provide some worrying moments - as can the semi-incontrollable leaps and inertia".

[3] Zzap!64 gave the game an 82/100 rating, describing it as "istantly playable" and noting the game "isn't anything new over Giana Sisters but it's well presented and nicely priced".

[1] German magazine Amiga Joker [de] gave the game a 68/100 rating, mainly criticizing the too simple graphics and the music, so annoying "you'd rather stuff some cotton wool into your ears".