Product Overview
- Product Name: Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- 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 whimsical and danger-filled imagination of Mark Twain’s beloved character in Adventures of Tom Sawyer for the NES. Playing as the mischievous Tom, you must journey through a series of surreal platforming levels, from haunted pirate ships to stormy seas and eerie caves, all sparked by Tom’s daydream during school. Dodge ghosts, giant rats, and other outlandish threats using slingshots and swift reflexes in a game that blends classic storytelling with retro arcade-style action.
Gameplay Features
- Side-scrolling platformer with fast-paced, imaginative level design
- Varied enemies including skeletons, ghosts, and pirate captains
- Unique dream world settings inspired by 19th-century Americana and fantasy
- Slingshot weapon mechanics to defeat enemies and bosses
- Challenging boss fights in each level, including battles on rivers and haunted ships
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Adventures of Tom Sawyer was one of the few NES games directly inspired by classic American literature, offering a creative twist on Twain's iconic tale through quirky, dreamlike gameplay rarely seen in platformers of the era.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 1989
- Publisher: Seta
- Developer: Winkysoft
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 092826198962
- SKU: 8472
- 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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