Product Overview
- Product Name: Dick Tracy
- 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 trench coat of the legendary detective in Dick Tracy for the NES, a 1990 action-adventure game developed by Realtime Associates and published by Bandai. Inspired by the classic comic strip, players take on five intricate cases, navigating a crime-ridden city to gather clues, interrogate suspects, and bring notorious criminals to justice. Combining top-down driving sequences with side-scrolling action, the game challenges players to solve mysteries while upholding the law.
Gameplay Features
- Investigate five complex cases, each requiring evidence collection and suspect interrogation.
- Alternate between overhead city navigation and side-scrolling combat scenarios.
- Utilize a variety of weapons, including pistols, Tommy guns, and tear gas, to subdue criminals.
- Manage limited resources like health and ammunition, replenishable at police stations.
- Avoid "abuses of power" by ensuring arrests are backed by sufficient evidence; three infractions end the game.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Dick Tracy on NES stood out for blending detective work with side-scrolling action at a time when most games focused solely on combat. Its use of real investigative mechanics—like collecting evidence and making proper arrests was ahead of its time and added a layer of realism rarely seen in NES-era games.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 1990
- Publisher: Bandai
- Developer: Realtime Associates
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045557072704
- SKU: 12157
- 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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