Product Overview
- Product Name: American Gladiators
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Cartridge is in solid shape with bright label and has been fully tested
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
American Gladiators brings the hit television competition to the Nintendo NES 8-bit, challenging players to compete in a series of athletic events inspired by the show’s most famous arenas. Players take on a roster of larger-than-life Gladiators, each modeled after their TV counterparts, across strength, speed, and endurance-based challenges that test timing and reflexes.
Released during the peak of the show’s popularity, American Gladiators captures the spectacle and intensity that made the series a household name in the early 1990s. Its faithful presentation, recognizable events, and TV-style atmosphere make it a nostalgic sports title that stands out among licensed NES games, especially for fans who remember watching the show during its original broadcast run.
Gameplay Features
- Compete in multiple event-based challenges inspired directly by the American Gladiators TV show
- Face off against iconic Gladiators with unique strengths and competitive styles
- Blend of action and sports gameplay emphasizing timing, positioning, and reflexes
- Side-scrolling and top-down events add variety across different athletic competitions
- Designed specifically for NES hardware, delivering fast-paced arcade-style action
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
American Gladiators was developed by Incredible Technologies, a studio also known for its work on arcade sports titles, helping give the NES version a distinctly arcade-inspired feel. As one of the earliest TV show adaptations on the platform, it remains a nostalgic crossover between early 1990s television culture and classic 8-bit gaming.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Sports
- Year Released: 1991
- Publisher: GameTek
- Developer: Incredible Technologies
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 043948511009
- SKU: 8507
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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