• Studio: Nintendo
  • Design: Genyo Takeda,Makoto Wada,Masato Hatakeyama
  • Music: Yoshio Hirai
  • This Game is: 35 years old / 1990
  • Console: Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Manual: View PDF
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Description

Step into the shoes of Mike, a young adventurer set to unravel a thrilling mystery in StarTropics, a 1990 action-adventure game by Nintendo. Exclusive to North America and Europe, this NES classic takes players on a riveting journey through the South Seas.Created by renowned Japanese designers based in the United States, the game showcases a unique blend of action, exploration, and puzzle-solving. As Mike, you navigate through various settlements, interacting with quirky characters, and battling against a variety of creatures. Your primary weapon? A special yo-yo gifted by Dr. Jones's assistant, adding a twist to your adventure.Spanning several chapters, StarTropics involves you in a rich, intriguing storyline. Uncover clues, solve puzzles and interact with a host of characters, including a talkative parrot and a mother dolphin in search of her son. The game is played from a 2D, top-down perspective, reminiscent of other popular RPGs from the era. StarTropics is more than just a game; it's an immersive, retro gaming experience that will transport you back to the golden era of Nintendo.

Game Controls

The game controls for StarTropics involve navigating Mike using the standard NES controller, with buttons assigned for actions such as jumping, attacking with the yo-yo, and interacting with objects and characters.

Q
(Eject)
E
(Swap Disks)
Enter
(Start)
Z
(A)
X
(B)
V
(Select)