Product Overview
- Product Name: Rocket Ranger
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Acceptable
- Notes: Game in cosmetically flawed condition so being sold at deep discount. (See pics)
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Step into the boots of a jetpack-equipped hero in Rocket Ranger for the NES, a cinematic action-adventure that blends pulp sci-fi flair with strategic gameplay. Tasked with thwarting the alien Leutonian threat, players traverse a globe-spanning map, engaging in aerial dogfights, espionage missions, and hand-to-hand combat. Utilizing a rocket suit, radium pistol, and a secret decoder wheel, the objective is clear: dismantle the extraterrestrial menace and alter the course of history.
Gameplay Features
- Dynamic mix of action sequences, including aerial battles and ground assaults.
- Strategic deployment of agents to uncover enemy plans and gather intelligence.
- Interactive code wheel mechanic for mission planning and fuel management.
- Engaging storyline with cinematic cutscenes and diverse mission objectives.
- Challenging final confrontation against the alien overlords threatening Earth.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Originally centered around a World War II narrative, the NES version of Rocket Ranger underwent significant changes due to content guidelines, replacing Nazi antagonists with the fictional Leutonians. Additionally, the game featured a unique copy-protection system: a physical code wheel essential for gameplay, which has since become a collectible item among retro gaming enthusiasts.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Strategy
- Year Released: 1990
- Publisher: Kemco
- Developer: Beam Software
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 044499000097
- SKU: 12396
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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