Popeye in High Seas High-Jinks

Popeye in High Seas High-Jinks, also known in Japan as Popeye the Sailor Man (ポパイ ザ セーラーマン) or simply Popeye the Sailor, is an unreleased Sega Mega Drive action platformer based on the classic Popeye franchise. The game was developed by Enigma Interactive, with Technos Japan Corp. handling publishing duties

In this game, players guide Popeye across ship decks, ropes, and platforms while avoiding obstacles and enemies. The aim is to collect items and rescue Olive Oyl, all while keeping ahead of dangers that appear on each new level. Each stage combines skill-based movement with precise timing, which helps build up tension as the seas grow rougher. Players will recognize the familiar theme of Popeye’s endless rivalry with Bluto and his devotion to Olive—classic traits that connect the game to the original cartoon series.

Although the game never saw an official launch, Popeye in High Seas High-Jinks reflects the adventurous tone of its source material—filled with ships, rivalries, and stormy high-sea challenges. It was designed to combine fast-paced action with the humor and personality of Popeye’s world.