Product Overview
- Product Name: Low G Man
- 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
In Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man for the NES, players step into the boots of an elite operative tasked with reclaiming a robot-manufacturing planet overtaken by alien forces. Armed with a freeze ray and an extendable spear, the protagonist must immobilize enemies before delivering the final blow from above or below. The game's standout feature is its low-gravity mechanic, allowing for jumps up to three screens high, adding a vertical dimension to the side-scrolling action. With a variety of sub-weapons and the ability to commandeer enemy vehicles, players navigate through diverse environments to thwart the alien threat.
Gameplay Features
- Unique freeze-and-stab combat system requiring strategic engagement.
- Low-gravity jumps enabling vertical exploration and combat tactics.
- Multiple sub-weapons, including boomerangs and fireballs, to diversify gameplay.
- Ability to pilot enemy vehicles, each with distinct capabilities.
- Password system for progress continuation without battery backup.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Developed by KID and released in 1990, Low G Man was notable for its unconventional combat mechanics and high-jumping protagonist. The game's soundtrack, composed by Nobuyuki Shioda, Norio Nakagata, and Ryota Musha, received praise for its energetic tunes. Interestingly, despite its Japanese development, the game was primarily released in North America and Europe, with no official release in Japan.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 1990
- Publisher: Taxan
- Developer: KID
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 040886119847
- SKU: 12311
- 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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