Product Overview
- Product Name: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
- 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
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Step into the fedora of the iconic archaeologist in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom for the NES. Embark on a perilous journey through 12 action-packed levels, navigating treacherous mines, rescuing enslaved children, and retrieving the sacred Sankara Stones. Armed with your trusty whip, explosives, and firearms, confront the sinister Mola Ram and his Thuggee cult in a quest that culminates on a precarious rope bridge showdown. With its blend of platforming challenges and mine cart escapades, this adaptation brings the cinematic thrills of the 1984 film to the 8-bit realm.
Gameplay Features
- Traverse 12 diverse levels, each presenting unique obstacles and enemies.
- Engage in mine cart sequences requiring quick reflexes and strategic navigation.
- Utilize a variety of weapons, including the whip, TNT, and firearms, to combat foes.
- Collect map fragments to uncover hidden passages and advance through the temple.
- Face off against iconic adversaries from the film, culminating in a battle with Mola Ram.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
This NES title had the rare distinction of being released twice: initially by Mindscape under official Nintendo licensing, and subsequently by Tengen as an unlicensed version featuring a distinctive black cartridge. Despite the differing publishers and packaging, both versions contained identical gameplay content.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 1988
- Publisher: Mindscape
- Developer: Tengen
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 050047102861
- SKU: 12271
- 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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