Product Overview
- Product Name: Adventure Island
- New or Used: Used
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- In Box or Loose: Loose
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What’s Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Adventure Island for the NES throws players into a high-stakes survival quest as Master Higgins, a fearless hero on a mission to rescue the Princess from the clutches of the Evil Witch Doctor. Set across eight perilous islands filled with dense jungles, blazing caves, and icy slopes, the game challenges you to dodge enemies, avoid deadly traps, and keep Higgins fed to survive. With its charming 8-bit aesthetic, fast-paced platforming, and addictive item-collecting mechanics, Adventure Island delivers a vibrant and challenging retro adventure that stands the test of time.
Gameplay Features
- Time-sensitive health bar requiring constant fruit collection to stay alive
- Rideable skateboards for faster movement and high-speed platforming
- Power-ups including stone axes and fireballs to defeat enemies
- Diverse level design spanning tropical forests, volcanic caves, and ice worlds
- End-of-stage bosses with unique attack patterns and weaknesses
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Originally adapted from the arcade game Wonder Boy, Adventure Island became Hudson's own franchise with Master Higgins—based on a real Hudson employee—as its mascot. Today, the game remains a cult classic and a prized title for NES collectors.
Additional Details
- Variant: N/A
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 1988
- Publisher: Hudson
- Developer: Hudson
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 039854000010
- SKU: 8464
- 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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