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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.

Raven’s Gate (NESDev Compo 2022) (Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Famicom Game)

Raven’s Gate by MercuryBD is an action-adventure game for Nintendo Entertainment System. This is an entry for NESDev Coding Competition 2022.

In this game, you start your journey as a hero in the Golden Forest and your task is to go through the world slaying enemies, collecting items and helping humans in quests. The game is built on more than 70 rooms to go through with 4 worlds ( Golden Forest , Frosty Mountains, The Boneyard and Raven’s Gate ). You have 3 quests to complete on this journey, slay your enemies and upgrade your items and weapons from shops. This game can be played using an emulator or using a flash cart (Everdrive) on a real NES device.

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

Tactus by zeta0134 is a rhythm-based dungeon crawler for original NES and FamiCom. Currently, this game is more of a demo, featuring the first planned zone and a variety of enemies.

In this game, you need to explore mysterious ruins, find powerful weapons, and slay to the beat. You can move freely in any direction, but when there are enemies onscreen, everyone moves to the beat of the music. Enemies move into the groove, so learn their patterns and avoid their attacks. When you move towards an enemy, you’ll swing your weapon. Your objective on each floor is to find the ‘Big Key’, then use it to unlock the stairs to the next level. If you clear a room of enemies, you’ll get a chest containing hearts, weapons, or treasure. Should you race for the exit in as few beats as possible, or challenge all enemies and shoot for a high score? The choice is yours!โ€‹

SnapCat v2021.05.16 (Nintendo Game Boy (Color) Game)

SnapCat by LL_Productions is a Game Boy game made with GB Studio.

In this game, you are tasked with driving through four separate courses and taking photos of cute little cats. Some are hiding in trees, some are taking a swim and some might even be a bit scary. You can use the ‘d-pad’ to move your cursor whenever it’s on screen. You can use the ‘a’ button to interact with things. Once you are in the stage selection, interact with one of the four cars to visit the corresponding course. At the end of the course you will be shown the pictures you took. The little robot in the bottom left corner tells you what kind of cat that is. The arrow lets you see the next or previous picture.โ€‹

Not Today Twins Tower v2022.12.01 (Pico-8 Game)

Not Todays Twins Tower by MOB is a 8-bit style action game made for PICO-8.

The status of the game is still prototype, so maybe we’ll get some upgraded version soon enough. In this game, you play as a flappy bird. You fly through different towers and buildings, avoiding them so you don’t go collide in them. You must control the bird as well, as it suddenly shifts to the ground (like gravity force pulling) if you try to lower him then it’s game over for you!โ€‹