Product Overview
- Product Name: Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: 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
Embark on a perilous journey with Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum, a 1990 NES platformer developed by Beam Software and published by Data East. Stranded on a hostile alien planet, Dash Galaxy must navigate a labyrinthine asylum filled with treacherous traps, enigmatic puzzles, and relentless foes. Switching between top-down block-pushing challenges and side-scrolling action sequences, players must collect keys, manage limited oxygen supplies, and utilize bombs to overcome obstacles and escape the asylum.
Gameplay Features
- Dual gameplay perspectives: overhead puzzles and side-scrolling action.
- Collect keys and oxygen tanks to progress through 24 intricate levels.
- Utilize bombs and remote detonators to eliminate threats and clear paths.
- Navigate trampoline jumps requiring precise timing and momentum.
- Discover hidden rooms and bonus stages for extra rewards.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Despite its ambitious design, Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique gameplay mechanics while others criticized its difficulty and controls. Today, it remains a curious title for collectors and fans of unconventional NES games.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Puzzle & Cards
- Year Released: 1990
- Publisher: Data East
- Developer: Beam Software
- ESRB Rating: N/A
- UPC: 013252002166
- SKU: 12146
- 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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