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Popeye

Popeye

$29.99 USD
$29.99 USD
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Condition: B

Includes: CIB

Relive the golden age of classic arcade action on home console hardware with Popeye for the Nintendo Famicom! Originally developed and published by gaming pioneer Nintendo on its historic Japanese launch date of July 15, 1983, this iconic platforming title captures all the charm of the classic comic strip. Players must navigate dynamic three-tiered vertical stages to catch hearts, musical notes, and letters tossed down by Olive Oyl while dodging the relentless attacks of Blutus. Snag the iconic can of spinach to turn the tables, send Blutus flying, and clear the stage for ultimate victory!


Gamer Fact: When Nintendo initially began developing hardware mechanics for a dedicated arcade game, they intended to create an official Popeye title; however, because they temporarily lost the rights to the King Features Syndicate characters, they scrambled to redesign the entire aesthetic layout rebranding the sailor into Jumpman, Olive into Pauline, and Blutus into a gorilla, which accidentally gave birth to the legendary Donkey Kong franchise! 

What’s Included:
  • Original Popeye NTSC-J Game Cartridge
  • Original Instruction Manual
Compatibility Note: This is an authentic Japanese NTSC-J region software release. It will not boot on a standard, unmodified North American Sega Saturn console. To load and play this game on a US system, you will need a standard region-free pass-through cartridge or an optical drive emulator modification.

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