- Studio: Nintendo
- Design: Yoshio Sakamoto
- Music: Hirokazu Tanaka
- This Game is: 41 years old / 1984
- Console: Nintendo Entertainment System
- Manual: View PDF
Description
"Step into the world of retro gaming with Balloon Fight, a classic game developed by Nintendo and HAL Laboratory. Originally released in the mid-80s for the Nintendo VS. System and the Nintendo Entertainment System, Balloon Fight offers a unique gaming experience that has stood the test of time. The game's simple yet engaging gameplay is similar to the 1982's hit, Joust, and involves controlling a Balloon Fighter who must stay afloat by flapping his arms. The game gets progressively challenging as the player has to avoid getting their balloons popped by enemy fighters, being eaten by a large piranha, or struck by lightning. The game comes with two gameplay modes: a screen-clearing 1-player/2-player game and a thrilling Balloon Trip mode. Balloon Fight also inspired a sequel called Balloon Kid which expanded on the original game's concept and took it to new heights. Discover or revisit the charm of old-school platformers with Balloon Fight!
Game Controls
The Balloon Fight game is controlled via the NES controller with a cross-shaped joypad and two action buttons. The player can direct the character left or right, flap the arms to ascend, and select game modes. The game can also be paused mid-game.
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