Product Overview
- Product Name: Mystery Quest
- 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 whimsical journey in Mystery Quest for the NES, where you play as Hao, a young apprentice wizard tasked with proving his worth. Traverse vibrant overworlds and intricate castles, collecting magical talismans representing wealth, wisdom, happiness, and peace. Armed with your trusty magic bubbles, you'll navigate treacherous terrains, uncover hidden passages, and confront peculiar enemies in this classic side-scrolling adventure.
Gameplay Features
- Dynamic Jump Mechanics: Master consecutive jumps to reach higher platforms and hidden areas.
- Magic Upgrades: Enhance your abilities with items like the Roll of Magic and Powered Boots to overcome obstacles.
- Challenging Mazes: Explore labyrinthine castles filled with secrets, requiring keen observation and persistence.
- Vitality Management: Maintain your health as it gradually depletes over time, adding urgency to your quest.
- Multiple Endings: Achieve different conclusions based on your performance, encouraging replayability.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Mystery Quest remains a lesser-known title in the NES library, making complete-in-box copies a bit harder to find in the wild. While it flew under the radar at launch, its colorful visuals and quirky design have since earned it a cult following among collectors of offbeat and underappreciated platformers.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 1989
- Publisher: Taxan
- Developer: Carry Lab.
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 040886697833
- SKU: 12342
- 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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