Product Overview
- Product Name: Cobra Triangle
- 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
Strap into the cockpit of a high-powered speedboat in Cobra Triangle, Rare’s 1989 NES classic that fuses racing, shooting, and arcade action. As the pilot of the Cobra Class Speed Boat, you’ll blast through 25 isometric missions—ranging from high-speed races and bomb disposal to swimmer rescues and boss battles against sea monsters. With tight controls, diverse objectives, and a dynamic power-up system, Cobra Triangle delivers a fast-paced, genre-blending experience that keeps you on edge from start to finish.
Gameplay Features
- 25 varied missions including races, bomb disposal, swimmer rescues, and boss fights.
- Isometric scrolling perspective with responsive, arcade-style boat handling.
- Gradius-style power-up system with upgrades like missiles, speed boosts, and shields.
- Challenging hazards: whirlpools, waterfalls, enemy boats, sharks, and more.
- End-of-stage bosses including giant crabs, sea serpents, and monstrous sharks.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Designed by the Stamper brothers and featuring music by David Wise, Cobra Triangle was praised for its inventive level design and isometric visuals reminiscent of Rare’s R.C. Pro-Am. It was later included in the 2015 Rare Replay collection and re-released on Nintendo Switch Online in July 2024.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Racing
- Year Released: 1989
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Rare
- ESRB Rating: N/A
- UPC: 074299063527
- SKU: 8743
- 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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