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[Cybergoth]

Hi there!

This one's probably also a worthy contender for "Hardest NES Game" it seems. At least I've yet to beat the 5th level - even with unlimited continues

Greetings,
Manuel

[SoulBlazer]

It's a great game.  Overlook the fact it's based off a kids comic strip and it's a challenging and fun romp.

With no passwords I remember leaving the NES on for several days trying to beat it.

Edited by SoulBlazer, Fri May 4, 2012 12:01 PM.

[StanJr]

The game mechanics are a little odd and take a minute to get used to, what with the animal "helpers" and whatnot.  Reminds me a lot of Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt.  I usually get frustrated before I get stymied by the difficulty.

[Torr]

This game was Ridiculously hard considering it seemed to be aimed at 7-11 year olds. I remember my friends older brother owning at that game, it was so much fun to watch him play, he made it all look so easy. I start to get frustrated at that damned level where you have to ride the ape up a snake infested tree.

[Chuck D. Head]

I didn't have too much trouble, till I got to that damn train!

[Cybergoth]

SoulBlazer, on Fri May 4, 2012 11:56 AM, said:

Overlook the fact it's based off a kids comic strip

That's easy - Not even my grandma was born when it was written

SoulBlazer, on Fri May 4, 2012 11:56 AM, said:

With no passwords I remember leaving the NES on for several days trying to beat it.

Hehe, I have it running the 4th day now

[Moya Jackie]

Perhaps the animated film would be more memorable than the original comic strip:



The game is one of my favourites on the NES but I have never finished it either.

[SoulBlazer]

It's defentily a tough game, but beatable....I did it as a kid back in the day, after leaving the system on for several days, as I mentioned eariler.   Capcom sure knew how to make them in the 80's and early 90's, that's for sure.  I also have to wonder just what kind of group the game was aimed at, as it's too tough to be a kids game and yet cause of it's orgins retains the 'kiddy and cartoon' feel.

[Cybergoth]

SoulBlazer, on Sun May 6, 2012 3:55 AM, said:

It's defentily a tough game, but beatable....I did it as a kid back in the day

That's good to hear! I finally made it through the 5th level today and in a roll also had 6 and 7 finished quite fast. Next roadblock seems to be that nasty penguin boss. I think I hit it 12-15 times once and yet it still beat me in the end.

[Arkhan]

It's one of the better NES games, IMO.


It's also completely hard, and was the cause of many angry nights when I was little.

It presents itself like Megaman (Go figure, because it'sCapcom), and looks all kid-friendly.

and then, you get your ass handed to you repeatedly while trying to climb trees and burrow through dirt.

[Cybergoth]

I got a bit sidetracked the last couple of days, so yes - the NES is still on

I'm in the final level already now, which is separated into 3 sections as far as I know. The 1st is quite managable, but the 2nd has been the hardest part of the game so far. I've only made it to the third part twice, so I can't comment much on it yet.

[StanJr]

keep at it!  Cannot wait to hear your ultimate tale of victory!

[Cybergoth]

StanJr, on Thu May 17, 2012 4:48 PM, said:

keep at it!  Cannot wait to hear your ultimate tale of victory!

I'm indeed very close now. The 3rd section of level 8 is easier again, especially since I fully worked it out, so I'm facing the final boss already. First three matches he won though...

Edit: Epic boss battle, I finally won the 5th time I got there!

[SoulBlazer]

Grats!  Makes me feel all the more proud that I beat it as a kid.

[Rex Dart]

Did ANYBODY's copy of this come with the megaman sticker promised on the package?

[Cybergoth]

Hm... my copy doesn't even promise a sticker

[atarilovesyou]

Funny, I don't remember this one giving me much trouble...I'll have to fire it up again.

[Arkhan]

atarilovesyou, on Sat May 19, 2012 12:17 AM, said:

Funny, I don't remember this one giving me much trouble...I'll have to fire it up again.

well, yeah, level 1 and 2 are pretty easy.  

its all downhill from there.

[Rex Dart]

Cybergoth, on Fri May 18, 2012 11:58 PM, said:

Hm... my copy doesn't even promise a sticker

This is what I'm talking about, for those who got the game through...  "digital distribution".

[Cybergoth]

Rex Dart, on Sun May 20, 2012 1:56 PM, said:

Cybergoth, on Fri May 18, 2012 11:58 PM, said:

Hm... my copy doesn't even promise a sticker

This is what I'm talking about, for those who got the game through...  "digital distribution".

Not sure why you're implying that I'm playing a pirate copy. Here's a scan of my box:

[Arkhan]

I got my copy loose from a used store.

WHERES MY FRIKKIN STICKER.

[atarilovesyou]

Arkhan, on Sun May 20, 2012 3:02 PM, said:

I got my copy loose from a used store.

WHERES MY FRIKKIN STICKER.

...you mean this?

[Arkhan]

... Obama is Mega Man?

[Rex Dart]

Cybergoth, on Sun May 20, 2012 2:14 PM, said:

Not sure why you're implying that I'm playing a pirate copy.

Because it's extremely common, and is easily inferred from your post's winking smiley face.

[Rex Dart]

Oh yeah! Check out the Descendants of Erdrick & their Little Nemo cover here.  Dunno about the Amazon sample, but the full song has the tunes from the first & final stages.