Product Overview
- Product Name: Iron Tank
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Notes:
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 Paul, codename "Iron Snake," as he pilots the formidable Iron Tank during the pivotal D-Day invasion in Iron Tank: The Invasion of Normandy for the NES. This top-down action shooter challenges players to breach enemy lines, rescue prisoners, and dismantle fortified positions across a dynamic battlefield. With its unique turret control mechanics and strategic weapon upgrades, Iron Tank delivers a robust and engaging wartime experience.
Gameplay Features
- Independent turret rotation allowing movement and aiming in different directions.
- Four distinct main gun upgrades: Rapid-Fire, Armor Pierce, Bomb Shells, and Long Range.
- Branching paths offering multiple routes and varied challenges to the final objective.
- In-game menu system for weapon configuration, map navigation, and radio communications.
- Power-ups and health restoration through enemy engagement and strategic pickups.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Iron Tank is a spiritual successor to SNK's arcade title T.N.K. III and shares its protagonist with the Ikari Warriors series. Notably, the Japanese version featured Nazi symbolism, which was removed in the Western release due to Nintendo of America's content policies.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 1988
- Publisher: SNK
- Developer: SNK
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 018484165009
- SKU: 12273
- 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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