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Heist (NESDev Compo 2022) (Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom Game)

Heist by Johnybot is an action arcade game made for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

In this game, you are tasked with defending the most precious resource in the war, that is, fuel. Many waves after wave of enemies will fly in trying to steal your fuel for their own nefarious purposes. You must stop them by any means necessary, including sacrificing your ship.

Star Power (NESDev Compo 2022) (Demo) (Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom Game)

Star Power by Nia_prene is a shooter arcade game made for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

This game only has 4 short levels and 4 hard bosses. While a little rough around the edges, this demo features all the game play and most of the features. The demo does not feature an adjustable difficulty (only medium), but the final product will. So stay tuned for the final full version!โ€‹

Animalia Dreamland (NESDev Compo 2022) (Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom Game)

Animalia Dreamland by Pineberry Fox is an 8-bit platformer game made for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

You are trapped in a dream, unable to awaken, you find yourself in the body of an animal. You’re a hamster. The world around you is unusual. You find that the season has no connection to reality: it might be summer one moment and winter the next. Sometimes there’s so little gravity that you’ll find yourself floating away, while other times you can barely leave the ground. You have to discover how the universe behaves and use your abilities to collect all of the crystal shards, or you may never reawaken. Play this thriller adventure with 18 unique levels with special music.

Slaughter (NESDev Compo 2022) (Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom Game)

Slaughter by Mindbleach is a homebrew FPS shooter game made for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

In this game, you can move around the screen and shoot some rockets and gain points. With multiple background screens, this game is somewhat frustrating at the start, but as it goes on you’ll discover a change. You can play this game on hardware or emulator.โ€‹

Balloon Stand (NESDev Compo 2022) (Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom Game)

Balloon Stand by spazzylemons is a 2D endless platformer game made for the Nintendo Entertainment System. This game is an entry for the 2022 NESDev Compo.

To play this game, you need to collect all four balloons in each randomly generated stage to advance and avoid the crows. If you collect both bonus items on a stage without failing, you’ll get a perfect bonus. Don’t forget that you can’t scroll back down. The game doesn’t end until you run out of lives, so aim for a high score. This game can also be played on a real NES also a ROM download is included.

Minekart Madness (NESDev Compo 2022) (Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom Game)

Minekart Madness by Matt Hughson is a new classic coin-op arcade game for NES. The game is an homage to the simple coin-op games of the 80’s. It takes inspiration from classics such as Donkey Kong and Pac-Man.

In this game, you are a dwarf piloting an out-of-control minecart. There is no way to stop, only slow down slightly. Navigate the winding tracks while avoiding hazards and collecting precious gems. But you only have a few minutes; when the clock hits zero it’s game over! So optimize your route, exploit the looping levels, and shoot for a high score.โ€‹

Steel Moons (NESDev Compo 2022) (Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom Game)

Steel Moons by Mazionach is a space shooter game made for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

In this game, you have been sent to an enemy star system, and now you must destroy the space stations that are protecting it to win this battle. Choose from 4 different weapons and face off these huge stations, while dodging the great amount of bullets they shoot at you. If you don’t dodge the bullets, they will shower you down and it will be game over for you. The recommended emulator for this game is Mesen.