The fiend Malix has spread a plague across the land, so the cute, green Whirlo volunteers to hunt the seven light crystals that will produce a cure. To help him through the platforming levels, he has his pitchfork, which can be used to attack enemies in several ways, including a spinning strike and a downward thrust. He also has a super jump and a “Whirlowind” punch where he leaps straight into the air and shoots forward with his weapon out.