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Dragon Wari
Get Tetrisized
36-Page
Guide
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IronSword
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based on the
hit
TETRIS
love.
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14.
Full-grown
movie.
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M. 3
ROBOCOP
N.E.S. PLAY ACTION FOOTBALL ?8.
to
for
football game
HOLIDAY FEATURES
26.
decent
folks again.
bowl games.
Take a look
32.
It's
U-FORCE/POWER GLOVE
The future
is
now
new
42.
NEW GAMES
Godzilla.
45.
GAME ROY
Jr.,
Stealth Eagle,
and Jeopardy Jr
51.
PLAYER'S
awesome!
controllers.
FORUM
i
PLAYER'S PULSE
TOP TO
NES ACHIEVERS
NES JOURNAL -
- 86
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80
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NINTENDO POWER
72.
76.
Li k
1989
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
US
PREVIEWS
STAFF
M. Arakawa
Publisher
Editor in Chief
SHADOWGATE
Gail Tilden
Pam
Senior Editors
58.
and
George Sinfield
J. Studdard
cautious survive.
Randy
SILENT SERVICE
Up periscope and
Aye, Captain.
fire
Brian Taney
Brian Ullrich
61.
Dan Owsen
Carla Schricker
Doug Baker
John Johnson
Debra
Cover Design
Cover Photography
Cover Illustrator
Copy Coodinator
Game
720
Consultants
Editorial Consultants
66.
L.
Miller
Griffes Advertising
Dan McGowan
Darrell Peterson
Machiko Oehler
Howard
Howard
Phillips
Lincoln
Peter Main
Phil Rogers
GUARDIAN LEGEND
One
Sather
Scott Pelland
Juana Tingdale
Work House U.S.A.
Concept
68.
Ichiro Koike
Yoshi Orimo
Kazuyo Brand/ord
Nob-Rin Takagi
Leo Tsukamoto
hostile aliens.
Hiroko
Nagami
VIDEO SHORTS
GOAL / THUNDERCADE
BLACK BASS
P.O.W.
TWIN EAGLE
Nob-Rin Takagi
Hiro-Con Nagami
JAPAN STAFF
Publisher
PAK WATCH
Tatsumi Yamashita
Tsutomu Otsuka
Yukio Yamashita
Producer
Editor in Chief
Masayoshi Suzuki
Spoon Kurano
Editors
TENNIS
CONVOY
CAPTAIN
ISSUES
PLAYER'S POLL
Imai
Orange Nakamura
Makikazu Ohmori
Magician Sasaki
Kazunort Aihara
Tomoyuki Fukutome
BACK
Tsuboike
Desu Iwamoto
Shu/'i
Illustrations
SKYHAWK
Poster Art
Tatsuji Kajita
Power Meter Rating System: To further help you decide which games are just rignt rot
you, we offer the Power Meter Rating System. Every new games introduced for the NES will
be rated on four different characteristics: Graphics & Sound, Challenge. Play Control and
Theme & Fun. Judge the games yourself by rating each on a scale of 1 to 6 next to our Pro's
picks.
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products.
NOVEMBER /DECEMBER
198
A ZELDA AND
POETRY FAN
MAILBOX
ADDRESS CHANGES
hen
moved from
my
changed
my
last
haven't
my
received
Cali-
Michigan,
fornia to
Why
office,
my
it!
defeated
the
First
finally.
This
may
not
seem
like
someone my age 75
for
never
like
like I've
to subscribers by
it
isn't
enough
to
game!!
play!
wife says that
I
pubs.
single issue!
house!
WE NEED YOUR
we do
read
them
So
enjoy
all.
let-
and
if
you'd
like
them
to;
you
Box 97033
Redmond, WA 98073-9733
P.O.
NINTENDO POWER
Bothell,
WA
game
paks, this
on the
Game Pak
and control deck. Using the NES
Kit, it's safe and easy to
connectors inside your
Cleaning
The NES
Cleaning
is
my
visiting
and
Kit
Game
includes a
retails for
$9.95
at
Pak
World
of
Replacement parts
Nintendo.
the
NES
for
avail-
able.
If
at
1-
800-255-3700 Monday-Saturday,
my playing
in the
and ordered
a jacuzzi.
a.m. to
FAME AT NINTENDO
like
sible?
William Convery
Donald
Hampton, VA
L.
Hubbard
Missoula,
MT
many
now that
Andrea Parkhurot
tubs.
NES
phoachievements
to share, send
related experiences,
tos
Control Dick?
vife's
LETTERS!
We
my
My
And
tell
on
we
Can you
me why
My
Detroit, Ml
service,
off
UP WITH THE
CLEANING KIT
IT
ear Nintendo,
feel
made up
family's mail?
Dashielle Stone
ing
CLEAN
address
but
two magazines.
Nintendo Power
did
kick out of
it.
Let us
Game
is
Play Counselors
it
all
pictures
we
iJ.
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be
I'll
1 1
be a Power
not solve
when do
I
Player.
might
it
My
club's
live
members,
two
have
games
but
many
Islands
and
people.
on Kwajalein, an island
Marshall
the
miles
in
2400
games
including
Gaiden,
Ninja
NES
play-
Power
is
ur
Power
Player's
sometimes he plays
fact,
much
that
game,
his
so
"Practice
gameone
books.
like
us
says
will tell
now all he
for
awesome
players
like
me
and
Julie!!
POWER PLAYER
it
In
will practice,
there should be
at
Nintendo playing, sports and ridmy bike around our island with
ing
friends.
is
1
and
controllers every
my
name
Lesley Hickman
Woodridge, IL
Age: 16
City: Lilburn,
GA
and
fun.
ball
let
it
someone
is
im-
every
always
hints.
if
Words from the pro: love Nintendo and I've beaten just about
Japanese version of
he's finished!)
a video
portant;
phone
games
Strategies: Concentration
my game.
finished the
the
friends.
ball
like
game
also
cards and computers.
singing and am forming a
metal band with some
I
speed
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
many
you
colorful characters
will
encounter
Wil-
in
low.
Willow Ufgood
Our
hero:
short in
stature but not
in
|
S
bravery.
Mudmarligan
A
mighty
Daikini warrior
and an unpredictable
scoundrel.
TO DEFEAT BAVMORDA
Sorsho
The
fighting
daughter of
the villainous
Bavmorda.
NELWYN
The poor farmer Willow Ufgood
has been chosen by destiny as the
Willows Family
They are kind
helpers in
Willow's quest.
this is
friends
all
High Aldwin
Wise mystic
Nelwyn and
of
Willow's
mentor.
The Brownies
Franjean and
Rool are
'
Willow's
woodland
allies.
first.
isnt
lift
j.
trusty
weapon,
tried
true.
NINTENDO POWER
will
and
Visit
trusty
Long Sword
Magic Acorns
.They turn
Aenemies
"
o stone.
Wood
it.
Shield
A gift
from a
man
Dew.
of
of
forest
ambushes. Fight
to gain
experi-
ence!
Guard
these
The
village of
Dew
is
being terror-
named
truth
stories
peace
restore
to
acquire
more
weapons
and
he'll
powerful
items,
magic,
addition to experience
in
will
allow him to
enter.
Dew.
to
points.
The Gold
Statue was
hidden
The
Gold Statue
my . A hidden
A man
of
Willow the
Go
'it
-^T
Strong
anci
mac e
*
of metal.
this old
make weapons
Healmace
Small Shield
>
forest
wounds,
Dews
magic
man can
of
in the
by the
villagers.
Dragon
healing
treasure.
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
More Powerful
ITEMS!
T/
Battle Shield
It
provides
powerful
protection.
The Ring
Adds
to Willows
strength.
Flowing Fire
A magic
circle of
The
flame.
forest north of
wood
full
of the forest
is
He
is
Flame Sword
It
burns with
magical flames.
by a mighty
swordsman.
Ocarina
magic whistle
This
call Po.
is
Willow's
first
meeting with a
member
of the
Nail Clan.
Dragon Scale
Theyll
Strong material
for
meet
powerful weapons.
Thieves Bracelet
S
v
It
opens a hidden
door.
Medicinal Herbs
Help the
Po with
lost
for
these.
turned
Bogarda. Run
and
10
NINTENDO POWER
retreat.
in,
lunge,
Youll
need the
Battle
energy
is
gone.
^jelM
THE DRAGON!
Forest of Death
Its
vegetation
Dragon's
is
will
lair is
On
the
way
to the Forest of
Although
initially
startled
by
lady
for
will
if
he looks
who
is lost in
help him
enters. Stab at
retreat,
Po
is
a friendly
creature
who
them and
bird-like
will
fire.
be a
lift.
grow
in
Death
anyone
Willow must
retrieve a
Dragon. There
are
many
useful
Matanda's cave
completely to advance
challenges
hidden in
Matanda's
effort,
caves.
in
items to find
is
worth the
its here
because
that the
game
really
gets
interesting.
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
11
Items Galore!
OF LAKE
Magic Cane
It
takes
experience to
master this.
rip*
The Key
Use it
open
to
Madmartigan's
handcuffs.
monsters.
Necklace
A reward
from
Madmartigan
made
of
worthless
glass.
Wakka Seeds
Allow you to
breathe underwater.
^
^8
To help the cause of peace, the Magic
Cane must be mastered by its user,
who needs to be pure of heart. Only
with the Magic Cane can Willow thwart
Bavmorda's plans!
Entering the
water without
Wakka
will
drain your
energy.
3
Clues on defeating Bavmorda
With the seeds in his
possession, Willow can stroll
through the watery path easily.
.
NINTENDO POWER
ft
An easy way
Go around
the
to increase experience
skulls
come
points.
the skulls.
wounds
for
at the Tavern.
Willow's quest has only just begun and even greater challenges are
ahead. Check out the next issue for a guide to Willow's further
adventures.
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
13
The
Game Boy
Blockbuster Makes
Its
NES Debut!
Tetris,
now
FIT
and Right
for the
Control Pad
fall.
Down
For prompt piece placement
extra high score, press
Control
Pad
to
and an
down on
the
drop Tetrads at an
pull
them down.
B Button
Button
When
quite
Button.
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Favor the Sides!
Fill
the Gaps!
right.
This
movement
will
in
allow for
more
the middle.
and
Think about
the Future!
The shape of the next Tetrad to
fall is shown just to the right of
the playing area and it's very
important to plan ahead for
that piece.
Make your
decision
Don't Center
jj
the Pile
A
lot
of space
is
desirable
in
&
pile
falling.
Manipulating
Skills
A-TYPE
Choose the
Starting Level
and Work Up to a
High Score
A
solid structure
and multiple
in all
Game Types
TTVrr
m rr
B-TYPE
Achieve a High
Score within
Elevate the
Challenge
Limited Lines
To
The goal
lines.
is
to
complete 25
Every line
is
important
be on the screen.
WorkUptoMan\r
Different Endings
The ending sequence,
after
25
fc
most advanced
level.
ei
Howard
When
limits.
If
and would
to start at
automatically be
chose.
will
added
At the high
level speeds, it is
extremely important to keep the
pile of blocks as low as possible.
I
A
greater
amount
of space between
Placed
like this,
though,
it
will
be
and
in
the space
up
Here's
some
is
tion.
This
fit,
though,
will result in
three
spaces a piece
position.
it
'
already
can
Tetrads
there.
When
4
is
looks bad,
It
some Tetrads
will shift to
This
is
that
will
it
is vertical
be just
When
shift is
and
all
of the blocks
in
the piece
important to keep
in
mind.
left side.
tight
you build a
If
moments and
a
little
more room
for a Tetris
one piece
This piece
5
slip
will
rotated.
on three sides.
this
when
When
When you
are
filling
field.
When
the
shift
and
first.
gap.
spaces with
that a piece
above a gap,
it
is
If
there are a
lot
of blocks
title is
at the
game and
to practice. Devel-
abilities.
higher levels, so
Good
luck!
20
NINTENDO POWER
THE DOOR
IS
GOING THROUGH
SOLID WALL.
KEY SOMEWHERE...
FIRST I NEED THE KEY FROM THE THIRD ELOOR, THEM I CAN GO THROUGH THE VodR TO GET THE
REMOTE CONTROL lY/TH THE REMOTE CONTROL 1 CAN CALL THE JfoBoDUCK AH, HA, HERE IT /S'/
.
STAND BACK
So You're
i
thought
HERE, Too.
i was the
HEY. wait!
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WAS
JUST A JOKE
I
DOUBT
IF
WE HAD ENOUGH
Fl/EL
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
21
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you think
wild
in
the
just wait
this
game
player
until
you
is
mode,
try
it
once.
computer
against
fantastic!
22
NINTENDO POWER
it
FREE ITEMS
During the race, free items will appear randomly on
the course. You can pick these up simply by driving
over them.
Bonus Cash
Use this extra money
buy Power Up Parts
to
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
23
variety
come
to real off-
road racing.
SAME COURSE,
NEW CHALLENGE
So you
now
same
try
it
going
right. It's
the
time you're
the other direction.
racing
in
skill
It
and
Collect
at tha
SDeed.
next race.
first
COLLECT PRIZE
MONEY AFTER
EACH RACE
You start each session with
$100,000, and gain more as you
race. You even get a bonus for
each lap you complete. After the
race, you can use the money
you've earned to power up your
truck with better parts. Be sure to
stock up on plenty of nitro.
race.
POWER UP PARTS
TIRES
NITRO
you
Nitro allows
and help
out of
it
you run
skids.
very
quickly.
TOP SPEED
SHOCKS
speed
your Truck.
24
NINTENDO POWER
of
standard acceleration,
without using
nitro.
is
Use nitro to
jump these
the key
obstacles.
to success in
large pits
as
you
And
the
track.
the corners,
again on the
finally,
Nitro by using
in
in
will
momentum
walls.
it
twice
straightaway.
when you're
air.
The
rather
to turn.
with
holes,
and
of
pits,
mud
puddles.
plenty of practice to
at
maneuvering
rocks,
It
become
takes
a pro
game, so
you have a
in this
don't be frustrated
if
to
Purchase
need
Only
all
Nitro
first,
five to win.
Use ramps
Slow down
Use
to
jump
pits
for corners,
up all of your
checkered flag.
nitro
last
tight.
____
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
19S9
25
LI
JLUJ
ilJnUl UU
is
called
upon
to restore
peace
to Sindarin.
The
evil wiz-
ard >lalkil has been in hiding since the last time he tangled with Kuros, but now he has
enlisted the help of the four Elementals, and is confident of victory. Simple fighting skills
wont be enough. Kuros will have to seek the legendary IronSword to foil Malkils plans this
The
trust.
NINTENDO POWER
FTk
THE KINGDOM
OF SINDARIN
Sindarin was once a diverse and
beautiful Kingdom, but under Malkils evil control, it has been driven
into chaos by the four Elementals:
Wind, Water, Earth, and Fire.
Kuros will have to defeat each of
these enemies to restore order to
Sindarin, but true peace can only
be achieved by defeating Malkil.
ICEFIRE MOUNTAIN
WIND
FIRE
There are
Finding these items
little
and defensive
strength.
SPELLS
VEIL
ASP TONGUE
OF SLUMBER
Makes enemies
move slower.
WATERSPOUT
Get a
lift
from a
waterspout.
FLEET FOOT
Run faster and Jump
THE FAMILIAR
A
higher.
SILVER FLEECE
Makes Kuros tempo-
DRAGON TOOTH
It
rarily invincible.
into food.
SPECIAL SPELLS
The four Elementals are nigh invulnerable, but each has a
weakness that Kuros can exploit if he uses the right spell.
If this sounds easy, it's not. Each of these spells is hidden
in a place that will be very difficult to get to, and will surely
be guarded by strong enemies.
is
WINDBANE
Blast the
Wind
Elemental.
BRIGHTWATER
I
FIRESMITE
EARTHSCORCH
Smother the
Scorch the
Fire Elemental.
all
help.
Earth Elemental.
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
27
COLLECT MONEY
AND KEYS
jp
Kuros begins his adventure in the cliffs. Beware of diving Eagles, Slimy
Spitters on the rocks, and Cave Demons in the caves as you begin the long
journey ahead.
is
in
Spell
will
be plenty of opportunities
later
good idea
chests
to simply try
it
is
them
all.
left over.
next area.
travel in the
Watch
for
mountains treacherous.
Slimy Spitters on
me
dangerous.
FIND
HIDDEN ROOMS
There are
many hidden
rooms
in
caves and
fill
THE INN
Voci*
une Hank
There are Inns all throughout Sindarin where Kuros can buy food,
keys, magic spells, armor, and
NINTENDO POWER
his wares.
it
is
to
the Clouds.
map below.
BE SURE TO
GET THE SWORD
Many years
hid this
sword
in
a chest
cliff
someday
deep in
know-
region,
a warrior such
it
in his
hour
of need.
You have
found the
sword! Now
you will have a
fighting
chance
when you
get
to the Clouds.
down
at the
splendor of Sindarin
enemy
would dare to
one under
to this
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
Kuros
cult to
have to use all of his skills as a warrior in this region, as it is diffiwalk on the clouds, especially while being attacked by wild torna-
will
contains
Without
require
will
Windbane
allows him to
fire
jumping
and
is
Windbane
the
this spell,
unable to
damage
Kuros
the
spell.
will
Wind
be
Ele-
mental.
it
GS
Q
S3
The
the
skulls cannot
Windbane
'
<
frrcrr*rK
be harmed without
spell.
spells such as
Kuros loses magic
power. To refill this power he must
find magic bubbles. Sometimes
these bubbles appear when he de-
Windbane,
feats an
enemy
tions
Look for
gems.
A
30
line of
magic bubbles.
NINTENDO POWER
Defeat an
enemy
for
a magic bubble.
this
cave
full of
will
against the
Wind
Elemental
these items
his
if
chance
to defeat the
Wind
increase
will greatly
for victory.
Kuros
starts
with a dagger.
Elemental,
HELMET
He
finds a
sword
WIND ELEMENTAL
in
the
Cliff
Region.
And
then a
better helmet
in
the Clouds.
Wind
Elemental.
you
essential. Eventually,
magic
continue the
Keep
firing
fight.
Windbane as
fast
Aha! Victory
is
yours!
as you can.
THE BOOK OF
sported to a
SINDARIN
This
is
one
Sindarin,
and
is
will
worth
10,000
points.
7W:
IronSword.
Success is yours! You have defeated the first of the four elementals,
but now you must finish the last
three regions on your own. Be
brave, Kuros.
Good
luck.
'CONTRA
IKARI WARRIORS
CRACK COMMANDOS TOPPLE
key to
forces
demolishing the
in
Ikari
enemy
Warriors.
forces of the
There
villain
self-
destructs!
in
Victory Road.
action
isooNiEs
CASTLEVANIA
quest continues
defeat. Paul
Castlevania H!
Annie
is
saved!
/
Care
After stomping
32
can
NINTENDO POWER
Look for
year!
to try
again?
The end
of a year or of a
decade
is
often a
METROID
RAD RACER
Holy Smoke!
galactic warrior,
woman when
Rad
is revealed to be a
she removes her
Racer,
champion of
eight
after
true
Turbo
Ferrari.
identity revealed!
[PUNCH-OUT!!
[IkID
ICARUS
man.
sport.
magic kiss
Pits
is
reward!
evil
in
Sindarin
Malkil.
But you
IronSword!
keep a good
villain
down
IKS EXPOSED!
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
33
LAW ENFORCEMENT
THE FUTURE OF
Youve gotten by the nitty-gritty police work on the streets of the first stage, now
the metallic monster of law enforcement faces even more perilous challenges.
Theres a hostage situation at City Hall! RoboCops on the way!
City Hall is just one of the many stages that will challenge and defy even the
most determined police officers. Factories, robot plants, and construction sites
await anyone with the mettle to walk the beat of the steel-skinned RoboCop.
STAGE
ARREST MODE: CITY HALL
CRIME IN PROGRESS
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1STitafiW
mm
MAYOR IS BEING
HELD FOR RANSOM!
THE
t.
The
all
START
LOOK OUT!
UP THERE IN THE WINDOW!
Watch
the
windows
at
rifles
ambush.
all
times, as
OR WELL DONE!
MEDIUMAnRARE Reception
A mad bomb-
in
entrance to City
Hall.
He knows
at City Hall!
Explosive
er blocks the
some
or flamethrowers
It's
hit
.rom
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bomber
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1
34
NINTENDO POWER
I
|ENTRANCE Tl
CITY HALL
HAMMER
officer.
GOT A BROTHER!
JACKS
Pay
uppercuts
approaching enemies.
will
do
the job.
room
you'll find
a secret passage
mayor's
office.
More than a
broom closet
f
THE MAYORS
OFFICE
START
ex-
left
little
surprise behind.
Keep
moving.
Some
when you
To get the
make
things are
villain
hit
forces the
counting
on you to save the Mayor.
when he
is
to
He
duck
an opening.
BONUS STAGE
SHOOT
THE
MOVING
TARGETS.
so try to
targets
hit
in
at a
ammo
left
to
the Bonus Stage you'll have a chance to gain an extra right groups for
life
hit
certain
the Mayor.
Mayor
you must
absolutely
you don't
careful
plus get
in
little
Auto
9.
lateral
move-
if
you don't,
it's still
a great place to
points.
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
35
USE ELEVATORS
WISELY
STAGE 3
ARREST MODE: FACTORY
NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING
Cjarence Boddicker is about to find
out how long the arm of the law is.
may
hold
guard
some
officer, there's
on
The
elevators
can be very
hard to use as
you cannot really steer them.
Your best bet is to keep riding
them
come
they
until
to a
stop.
trouble ahead.
START
GRAB THE COBRA GUN
gun.
It's
as
deadly for Robocop as it is
out of there.
a small
is
THIS
IS
THE END?
[
CLARENCE
IS
WAITING!
until
you'll find
STAGE U
Clarence
escaped, but he
left
with.
APPREHEND
in
the
little
CHARGE: MURDER OF A
POLICE OFFICER
Dick Jones created the rampaging
ED 209. He's hiding out with the
juggernaut in the factory that made
it. Be careful. You're playing in the
big league
now!
START
36
NINTENDO POWER
some
little
friends to play
TO MAP B
Ready
or
not
here he comes!
A STATIC NET!
The
Static
Net
wreaks havoc on
RoboCop's electriStopping this booby trap
I
cal
at the
circuits.
is
same time
the Lasers
on the Laser
does the most damage.
do. Concentrate
all
as
it
HIT
WHATS NEXT?
MAN
RIFLE!
dangerous en-
emy
waits
i behind the
difficult
JEStJ&r
'*
Cannon.
just
Gas
Stand
Auto
THE
MAP B START
WITH
A HIGH-POWERED
9.
MECHANICAL MENACE!
ED 209
is another type of
is probably
RoboCop's greatest challenge.
To defeat
ways
to
approach
this,
the key
and speed
in all
is
of them.
your advan-
tage to
hit
and
run.
This underside
looks
like
spot to
a good
start!
-FACE TO ED
..am, SUSPECT
cmcpfct
ARREST MODE:
ESCAPED, CONTINUE PURSUIT
to
Boddicker and Jones have decided
of
team up and get rid of the vanguard
Cobra Gun.
justice with the dreaded
move along.
Be extra careful as you
Clarence
is
waiting
in
ambush.
ARRESTED: C. BODDI
ARREST MODE: JONE
1
Dick Jones
is
the mastermii
this trouble
to find
you'll
be
to triumph!
Looks
rebuilt
ED
NOVEMBE1
Victory! Justice
prevails
is
and order
restored:
You're
In
FooTbAll!
Each key player for a team has an
energy level meter. At full energy,
he is playing at full strength. When
the energy level drops, so does his
strength.
Select your
of
your
team then
battle each
opponents in a
tournament on
the Power Bowl!
seven
single elimination
your
way
to
plays
strengths.
38
NINTENDO POWER
that
utilize
player
football
push away.
OFFENSIVE
PLAY TIPS!
LEARN EACH TEAMS STRENGTHS
To stiff-arm a defensive
player,
Every
Hi
who
Plays are
drawn going to
either the
left
Push A or B to
choose the
play as drawn
or
its
reverse.
shows
this
way.
more
few downs.
know how
to
pass receiving
the
few plays
to
ibriingivii
rum
irg:
On
QB
and backs
will
move
man
in
becomes
and
Doing
man
time
sack.
If
you miss,
you'll lose
simultaneously.
During a "Blitz,"
rushes at the snap.
To make a diving
Button.
Buttons
this gives
every
If
it
player
can lead to a
Dive
when you
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
39
OTMlGfES
H?
v!
'
There are eight teams in NES Play Action Football, and like
real pro teams each has certain strengths and weaknesses.
The scouting reports below should help you learn how to
use each team or defend against them.
SAN FRANCISCO
LOS ANGELES
STRATEGIES
STRATEGIES
LA
is
tana
STAR PLAYERS
STAR PLAYERS
Bo Jackson
is
in
explosive.
I
I
in
the game.
is
speed.
cannon.
TEAM PLAYS
TEAM PLAYS
The best plays for LA are the Power Right and Power
Sweep. The Rollout is good, as is the Sprint Out. On
running plays,
in
make
sure Jackson
is
energized.
plays.
I
I
Montana
|
shotgun throws ^
in
|
|
LA likes to keep
on the turf.
it
DENVER
MIAMI
STRATEGIES
STRATEGIES
the
downfield.
Miami is an offensive
powerhouse and a defensive wasteland. Use Dan Marino and his two receivers,
Duper and Mark Clayton, to score as much as you
can. Then hope the other team can't keep up.
STAR PLAYERS
STAR PLAYERS
Dan Marino
is
/ and
Karl
em cold.
TEAM PLAYS
TEAM PLAYS
Pass,
pass,
are
40
NINTENDO POWER
7^-.^
power, the
gains.
J
1
V
or I
to big
WASHINGTON
CHICAGO
its
STRATEGIES
STRATEGIES
The
Washington has
city of
Doug Williams
tion
STAR PLAYERS
STAR PLAYERS
it
done.
Mike Singletary
TEAM PLAYS
is
a rock on
Doug Williams
your best
bet, especially
is
mobile.
cornin.
with
a
Rower Sweep, or
Draw
is
TEAM PLAYS
deep Shotgun
Bomb.
try a
play.
Chicago linebackers
sack the opposing
teams QB.
NEW YORK
HOUSTON
STRATEGIES
with
Phil
Offense
of the skills of
is
linebacker
make
you can.
STAR PLAYERS
Phil
Simms
is
STRATEGIES
Rozier, but
On I
STAR PLAYERS
a top passer.
TEAM PLAYS
Any passing play is going to be
a good choice with Phil Simms
at the helm. Try the
Pass Play
Roll
Out
$
i
I
|
Rozier
makes
the most
to
strategies can
winner, but
it
imagination.
skill,
and
lot of skill
and a little
luck can take
you all the
way.
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
41
games
with the
new
variety of
how
NES games,
it
is
complicated to learn
manual
of the programs in detail. The
Power Glove includes a sensor
assembly that attaches to most any
does explain
all
televisions.
42
NINTENDO POWER
Uforce
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
43
POWER
GLOVE
Scheduled for release next
year.
The arcade
Bad Street
game
first
gaming
in
series.
NES
basic
favorite,
your fingertips
with Glove Ball.
you
is at
ball.
Brawler,
Glove
will
really get
into the
fighting action.
and
right to
Move
it
and thumb
to fire
weapons.
fly circular
left
finger straight
Take on the enemy
fighters with a few
bomb
and
pull
back for a
blast.
Free th e solar
U-FORCE
The
Little
used
Mac mimics
your moves.
Handles.
44
NINTENDO POWER
to,
new
feel
with
some
familiar
games.
Control a Jet-Fighter
with your bare
hands.
several types of
what
V'
power of
high speed racing
with the T-Bar and
Feel the
U-Force.
tice.
in
the
Mushroom Kingdom.
WINT1
N(wAvailable
Outside the
snow may be falling, but these five new Game Paks might be just the thing
game shows
keep the indoors action hot. Check out the exciting world of television
funnymen, THE THREE
with WHEEL OF FORTONE JR. and JEOPARDY JR. Your favorite
ramSTOOGES, are up to their old shennanigans, and GODZILLA is on an intergalactic
formidable STEALTH
surefire thrills, engage enemy aircraft by piloting the
to
page. For
ATF. With so
detail in
Wheel
we
felt
out,
it
can he
difficult to
of Fortune Jr.
Jeopardy Jr.
Three Stooges
StL
Stealth ATF[
'
$
i/
in
WHEEL of FORTUNE
JR.
"
spin or use
is
it
more
try for
same
Wheel
ol Fortune
TM
is
based on Ihe lelevision program produced by Merv Gridin Enterprises, a unit ol Columbia Pictures Entertainment, Inc. Copyright C 1987
C 1987 GameTek. Inc. All Rights Reserved.
WHICH DO YOU
Jr.,
title is
Wheel
skill at
these puzzles
NMOa
LIKE??
of For-
be playing
for!
below.
Stop the strength meter to determine the power behind your spin.
Play with friends, or the computer.
MORE
START WITH
COMMON
LETTERS
common
It's
but be on
timer is counting
could lose your
letters first,
your toes.
Spelling counts, so
make sure
your
to enter
letters
correctl y.
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46
NINTENDO POWER
fj
JEOPARDY JR.
eiprises,
unil ol
Inc.
WHICH
OR THE COMPUTER!
IS
YOUR
FAVORITE CATEGORY?
A good
strategy
is
up
to choose your
puter.
How much
of
H
H
This gal
you?
When he
a bout
is
expressive and
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t-NOai
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si
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hm a
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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
47
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CJRIT
la
H0
outrageous antics. Now these lovable cut-ups are bringing their brand of
lunacy to your NES. This time they have to save a children's home by earning
money in routines based on their movie adventures.
their
OUR
TRIO OF HEROES!!
Mean old I. Fleecem, the town
will foreclose on Ma's
in 30 days unless the
Stooges earn the money to stop
If they
earn enough, they
might even marry Ma's daughters!
Each day they will choose from a
banker,
Orphanage
him.
some options
them time
will
cost
or money.
Example 2
YOU
SELECT
HOW
BOYS SPEND
THEIR
THE
DAY
map
and Curly
of
will
Stoogeville
like
IN ALL
SORTS
OF SITUATIONS
variety of predicaments await
look over a
money
for
THEME
A
is laid
and
lots of
general buffoonery.
cavalcade
awaits
you!
of
comical
The
terrific
chaos
sound
48
NINTENDO POWER
STEALTH EAGLE
ATW
'
It's
name
Fighter.
is
tary aircraft
secret.
one-man
enemy
aircraft.
aerial
equipped with powerful cannons and homThe special "Stealth" mode conceals your
FULL THRUST!
BUILD UP SPEED!
Taking off
in
the Stealth
ATF
is
be careful.
We've actually seen would-be
aces crash on the runway trying to
relatively simple, but
control stick
and you're
off!
all
the information
YOUR
AFTER
Once you've completed your mission, you must come back to the
YOU
STILL
base to
VICTORY,
HAVE TO LAND
refuel.
Landing
may take a
bit of
secret
is
airspeed.
Keep your
nose up and
press the B
Button to
decrease
speed
gradually.
their radar.
Dont drop
too fast!
Try to land
near the
center of the
runway. Level
the nose as
to fire a missile!
For
egy,
Once
pull
the Stealth
back on the
is
stick (press
DOWN).
of the
1st Stage
3rd Stage
2nd Stage
4th Stage
NOVEMBER /DECEMBER
1989
49
GODZUA
He's mean. He's green.
name
is
sion,
the
And
Godzilla
silver
Tokyo.
planetary attack.
It's
action!
It's
strategy!
It's
stake!
&
THE
Lid.
EIGHT
PLANETS INCLUDING PLANET X!
Our solar system is being invaded by a terrible
which is using villainous monsters as
its main weaponry. Only the powers of Godzilla and
Mothra can stop the onslaught of these interstellar
galactic force
marauders.
What
a "tail!"
MOTHRA
GODZILLA
Godzilla
is
Press
a powerful giant
stands many
START
and
reptile
high.
from
enormous
his
kick with
his
fist
or a
massive
leg
to
send
One punch
stories
Godzillas
powerful
breath.
is
able to shoot
special
powder
capable of
enemies.
fire-
Mothra's
much
fireballs
are great
for faster,
des-
smaller
foes.
truction.
ITS
1 Earth
is
the
first
game
play action
here.
MARS
Mars
is
shoots up is sure to
our monster duo hot under the
that occasionally
make
weak spot
EARTH
The
to
cover
front of him.
change
Mothras
balls
will
Spread
massive
Mothra's
the
move
wings
monster faster than
Godzilla, but Mothra is
less powerful. Mothra
collar.
and
JUPITER
MAjangO: An
In this
enormous mutant
mushroom.
game, Jupiter
is
a bizarre jungle
SATURN
The landscape on Saturn
with
is filled
A hideous
squid.
gigantic
Watch
his
flailing tentacle.
50
NINTENDO POWER
just another
toxic
smog
monster.
pain-inflicting
jellyfish that travels
in
groups.
Is
it
really
deserted?
MORE WORLDS
.
PLANET X!
DRAGONS
ENTRANCE
BOGARDA CAVE
ENTRANCE
POS
HOUSE
DEATH
FOREST
WESTERN
FOREST
BOGARDA
CAVE
INSIDE
NELWYN
VILLAGE
To
detach
Tip
Book
and
Poster,
bend
back
silver
staples
and
lift
out.
Fold
silver
staples
back
down
do
not
remove
any
staples"
GAME BOY
iiPERmiimoLniiD
of
new gadgets
in
It's
(
some
Mario, but
change. He's
still in
things never
search of size
Mushrooms and
increasing
Fire
and
blocks.
and some
land
inventive
unexplored
territory
tffK
ft
Mario
save
to
it
Princess Daisy.
big
really
Now
hes
and,
once
made
in his first
adventure
World-1-1
START
Power Up
Release the
10 Count Coin,
Star
yn
t/X
33203
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quick
power
hit
H
i
4^
first
Step
Mushroom
the block
again,
the Princess.
Kingdom.
1-Up
back
ready to rescue
in the
Mushroom
with a
from under
right
tT
up onto
p.
and add
to
to your
Hff
Hpart
,2G
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made
in this
Room by
unleashing a
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to
your worth
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the
it
to the
end
of
first
ahead and
Bonus by reaching
the challenges
Superball to
collect a
collect the
treasure.
Earn extra
lives!
o
#
GAME BOY
Revenge of
the Gator
The Basic Board
off
ball
Bells
in
and
buzzers
Whether
revenge
is
be
many
nnnnnnn
The action begins here with dual
flippers and a lot of point making
'gator
is
let
gettin'
the
That
mighty hungry.
00866*10
possibilities.
Castlevania
The Adventure
0f i
:
exciting stages.
V'CJiiv
Be
cat eful!
This
'
>
'*
Motocross
Maniacs
Airborne Acrobatics
is no
speed bump.
Use
Nitro for
This
|j^
An Extra
Boost
A
Nitro blast
will
send your
cycle skyward.
clock,
Video
course
the computer or a
Link
is
challenger.
tough!
practice to
The
take a lot of
out ahead.
It'll
come
some
air
over
rough ground.
Video Link!
Tennis
It's
time to
hit
own
itr"
Take
make
course of the
on the
field.
It's
from Nin-
tendo.
Alleyway
New from Nintendo-breakaway
blocks and send your score sky
high in a new variation of a familiar
just
high score.
The
first
for a
formation
is
Work close
SL
Smash!
Pro!
the net.
watches from
Baseball
point of
view.
ball
Play Like
action from your
the courts.
to
GAME BOY
Coming U
library of Game Boy games will soon be growing by leaps and
bounds. Here's a look at just a few of the titles that could be hits for
The
Game Boy by early next year. The plans for some of these are still tentaExpect
tive.
some changes.
It's
a hole
in
one! The
of the future
is
this
one a
entire hole,
Boy,
games
like
it
in
will
ties to the
have
Role Playing
from Square,
fans of
still
think
Saga
first
in
from Acclaim.
the trees.
survey the
winner.
The
It's
tives,
off!
puzzle
obstacles.
View the course from many perspecchoose the correct club, watch
for a change in wind direction and tee
new
another
Here's
is
sure to please
Dragon Warrior.
Lots of
after evil
forces.
weapons and
enemies are
A town
in
the
distance holds
many
mysteries.
store
in
great
this
in
left
and
stars.
Go
first
Game Boy
bomb! This
football exer-
Konami
in
treasure.
This puzzling
Hal
1
collect the
America
tile
is
game from
popular
in
RING
IN
THE
SHADOWGATE
SILENT SERVICE
A BOY AND
HIS
720
BLOB
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
57
starting with
Apple, or Amiga to experience the most sophisticated computer adventures. Now these new
generation thrillers are coming to your NES,
Like
will
in Shadowgate you
save your progress while collecting items,
weapons and treasure. Every new chamnew mysteries for you
tools,
to
meet
exDerience
like
no other!
PREVIEWS
challenge him.
Who Protect
Its
Brains
Triumph!
Success
Shadowgate belongs
in
to the player
solve
puzzle.
door you
even the
tures.
of the
If
every
Dark Secrets
Many
castle are
will
and open
eventually
most
baffling
treasure. In
it*
Mythical Monsters
terrible as they are
these creatures of nightyour wits to
to uncover the
They are as
familiar,
mare.
It
them and
defeat
evil
Some
creatures
are a real
scream.
Freedom to Roam
I
Deadly dangers
delay your quest.
Shadowgate
want
hjand
Banshee
This has just been a taste of what
you willfind in Shadowgate. In a
future issue of Nintendo Power
we will begin exploring the castle
itself, bringing light where none
has shone in ages and revealing
secrets that may determine the
future of Tarkus.
PREVIEWS
SILENT
SERVICE
THE SUBMARINE SIMULATION
V
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//
Peering through the periscope, the Captain spied his target. The lone freighter would be an easy
mark, that is, if it's truly alone. Swiveling the periscope all appeared clear. The time to fire would
warfare
one
1 1
the sea.
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in
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of
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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
61
The
mm
but
When making
Fire tubes
and 2 ..
is
Bad news!
time to
It
flee,
may be
and
62
night
a pair of binoculars,
NINTENDO POWER
day.
are
the
only
way
they're hiding
to somewhere
in this
blue vastness,
deep
nm
a good
crew and Captain must
be honed. Some practice
with the deck gun and
torpedoes will improve
Battle reflexes of
number
of
WAR
CONVOY ACTION
the Convoy Action
TORPEDO/GUN PRACTICE
a unescorted tanker.
or give up.
'i
SHIP!
PATROLS
In
'in
i"
iiifflf'
actually move and fire the submarine. Controls for speed, direction, deck gun and torpedoes, map scale, and time scale equip you to be com-
mander
at sea.
PATROL AREA
16000 YARDC
enemy destroyers.
varied ch0ices
^ ^ ^me
ability.
a e
Welcome aboard
is in
Good
NOVEMBER I DECEMBER
1989
63
tive
Its
64
NINTENDO POWER
fin
flno
A Boy and
different
object.
The object
is
and
the pace
fooled.
underground
that will
Power Player
the family.
Avoid
II
falling
objects with a
Blob
mf
%
umbrella
transformed
by a bean
of
vanilla.
POIflT/
TO POflDGR
objects or be used as a
parachute.
the
key.
With an unassum-
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
65
death-defying,
decadent, downhill
dude.
GAME FOR
THE NES.
CHECK THE
Log some
hang time
MAP IF
seriou;
at the
'Jump.
When you
symbol and youll be
able to scope the event
locations.
66
NINTENDO POWER
event,
to put
finish an
you get a sticker
on your board.
asphalt in the streets or try out the four mass cool events to scoop
up on some cash for a new board and other equipment. Rad graphics and
righteous play control will make this a must for tail-sliding, curb-jumping
skaters.
/DECEMBER
1989
67
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is
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it was overrun
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you must invade Naju and activate the self-destruct
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planet.
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approach
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fact that there are
only a few powerups and these are
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difficult to
to
collect
at high speed.
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last line of
defense
is this
battery of
them.
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Weapons and
it
by
few remaining friendly
When you're low on
ones in this
room. Its a good idea to use
the
aliens.
regular gun.
chips sparingly.
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NO VEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
SECOND LABYRINTH
Squash
this
you'll
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Ignore these arrows, as they are
there only to confuse invaders like
and
fire into
SHfri
After
Haprvl
get the
damage.
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Fireball'
CREEPY CREATURE
When you conquer
is
It's
small
in
size
best to avoid
crustacean
attack
this
you'll raise
cosmic
your gun's
level.
at full
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SHOP
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is the last marine world, also the fastest moving one, and it's almost impossible to get through
without being hit repeatedly! The master monster
here is a Red Fleepa who spits out spawn. Find
To open the door to this Corridor, touch all of the orange circuit squares that surround the
entrance. As long as you get
This
movement
and
it
finishing
Laser.
screen and
fire
Crawdaddy's
items
include
jg
beat
you'll
it
off is a
in
Hyper
Fireballs.
j.
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START
Overgrown by spiky green fungus trees, the Fourth Labyall hardy specimens indeed. It will
rinth's inhabitants are
take
more
some
creatures,
TUNNELING TERROI
Twenty
Enemy
Erasers, each
one a
reward here.
This vicious starfish-like
creature can be tough to
defeat. Optional
Weapons
power-up for
subduing him.
SAVE
ROOM
3, you'll dis-
tant to get
ible
in
missiles.
it's
vis-
A shield
KM
is
Bom-
have to wait 1 5-20 seconds for the door to open here. The
Corridor should not be too challenging as long as you get power-
You'll
is
the
your
luck!!
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
71
come
across
four
floors.
Your
Next,
only
you'll
way
ent patterns.
will
protect you.
Platform
is
a great challenge.
Platform.
The Turrets
all
at once.
To avoid the
Stay
still
protect you.
through
registering
comes
in this leg
in
the
of
last
have the
ler,
Mega Man
any damage.
NES Advantage
activate the
complete
Bombs
need
of
all
is
of Crash
of those
Crash
Bombs to
NINTENDO POWER
without
If
you
control-
Slow-Motion to
this trick.
false flooring.
you
you
72
fire,
will
sparingly.
WHERE
ANADU
World
is
to the
Tree. In
Black Onyx
in
ONYX?
THE BLACK
You'll
IS
A Dwarf
in this
Onyx.
fter
move
World
Tree, you'll
come
to
move
the
to
again
right
left
down
be
in
again. At last
Demon's Ring.
doorway and he will be
Enter the
there.
to the
climb
will
one
Dragon Slayer,
move
that
the
Dragon
Leave
Slayer.
this
room,
Fortress.
climb
down.
Youll
to find the
Paul Lange
Chris Dolan
January,
Flying,
Computers,
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Legend
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Ben Smith
Kyle
Became Game
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Highest
Super
Hudson
Camping
Game
Pitfall
Favorite
NES Game:
Score: Completed
without continuing
Zelda
II:
The
Snow
Skiing,
Camping
Adventure of Link
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
73
HOW DO
STRIDER
many
here are
opponents
as
your
you,
must face
Hiryu,
challenging
that
in
like
will
tinue to hit
and avoid
incredible,
opponent.
structible,
he's
hit,
he
will
temporarily
Jump and
swing.
this
foul
HOW DO
STRIDER
he
is
You'll
encounter a single
left.
There
move
jump
just a
another platform
in
mid-air. This
to the
Role
Playing
Games
terity
74
NINTENDO POWER
you'll
come
HOW DO
right,
THROUGH AFRICA?
master-
moving through
floating platforms.
to the
GET
movements of the
As soon as you
move
trick to
THE
MOST
DIFFICULT ENEMIES?
DEFEAT
Continue to build experience and
you'll be unstoppable!
soon
Itll
take
some
practice
before you
can beat this
guy.
HOW DO MAKE
I
THE
way
pack a
powerful punch and knock
your opponents out of the
playing field is to master the Power
ability
has
the
Each
player
Shots.
to throw at least two different
Power Shots; a running shot and a
jumping shot. There are no two
players that share the same two
shots on any one team.
Execute a Power Shot by throwing
just before your player touches the
line. To make a running shot, tap
the directional arrow twice to run
and press the B Button to throw. To
make a jumping shot, run, press
the A and B Buttons simultaneously to jump when your player is about to hit the line, and throw
at the peak of his jump.
he
only
to
Paul,
who
POWER SHOTS?
Stars
can
Shots.
In
make
USA
three
All-
Power
of the play-
ers
ball.
The Breaker
is
fantastic
Lightning.
Try the Slug to dissolve computer driven
It
computer controlled
opponents.
Several
players
can
will
is
the
pulverize unsu-
opponents. You
specting
players.
line.
might
Warp. This one will
really take
prise.
you'll
be the
Dodge
champ
of the Super
Ball circuit.
HOW DO
THROW THE
I
on a rope. When
one of the turtles walks up to a
place where the rope is necessary.
figure walking
he
will
LINE?
automatically
throw
it
The
line will
go out automatically
at the
appropriate place.
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NOVEMBER /DECEMBER
1989
75
Pgo Power
In
perform
It
this trick,
only work if
this room. In the lower half of the room there are
eight blocks with rotating Sparks. You must first
eliminate or reroute the spark on the upper-right
lenge.
It
will
the
to produce a
block.
that there
is
money. Simply
way
lure
Clear
off
the block.
jump onto
in
the
and
Room
will
you'll receive
1 1
the elimination of
NINTENDO POWER
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Fairies
76
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-Up.
the enemies.
Pogo!
Pogo
Jump seems to
be the only
way to
get over
ATM
CLASSIFIED INFORM
J33
Man
a cinch.
is
One
fire.
direct hit
from a
keep
can. Bubble
will be easier, but still a challenge. Use Metal
Blades or Quick Boomerangs but don't jump too
is lined with dangerous depth
Man
# Menacing Minions
The agents that have ventured as far as this room
charges.
and
a strategy to take on
the mechanoids so that
H!
meet with
Dr.
Boomerangs
and Metal
able to
Wily with
Blades will
be most
Air
effective here.
oif the
Wall
Jump, which
will
allow Hiryu to
It
is
jump twice
also a
little
tricky
to master.
if
jumping up to a
and bouncing off of
involves
wall
it
for
more
Jump
height.
up and, as Hiryu
wall, press the
hits the
Button
Pad
Right. After a
Left
and
few
tries
you have a
controller with a Turbo
option, try a Turbo jump
next
level.
If
Mega Man
enemies,
hell
Grab the
jump
for
wall
and make a
it.
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
1989
77
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arrange
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exactly
62 bombs.
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will
give you
78
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first area.
easily gain a
chances of success with the help of a large supporting cast, and an easy move in Area 5-3 will insure
assistance in the form of extra characters. As Ryu
climbs the tower that leads to Malth, he'll find a 1 -Up
on the third floor.
Grab
this
let
your
When
and
collect
it
still
again!
the
it
-Up, go
and then
by
return.
place, ready to
repetitions of this
that
Ryu needs
move
will
retain the
should
with
all
the extras
in
no
time.
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1989
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not an easy
1.431
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Ninja Turtle.
5,127
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23
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WIZARD
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Hiryu
4,233
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is
search
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1989
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3 Ninja Gaiden
4
Meg a Man I
Turtles
Double Dragon HE
9 Robocop
10 Bad Dudes
Master
Blaster
Bionic
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4 Super Mario
5 Bases Loaded
8 Tecmo Bowl
9 Contra
of Steel
Adventure of Link
4 Ninja Gaiden
5 Teenage Mutant
1653
Ninja Turtles
6 Faxanadu
7 Dragon Warrior
1401
1113
10
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778
773
758
744
693
7 Mega Man
20 Blades
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Commando
Bionic
Blaster
Master
2 Tecmo Bowl
4 Mega Man
5 Hudson's Adventure
28 Skate
or Die
2 Super Dodge
3 Bases Loaded
1 1
14
Blaster
Jackal
431
26 Nobunaga's Ambition
388
27 Adventure
386
384
383
28 Robocop
of
29 Super Dodge
Bayou
Billy
Ball
30 Bad Dudes
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792
766
764
730
709
706
699
672
619
589
532
Master
24 Adventure
of
Bayou
Billy
25 Bubble Bobble
26 California Games
27 Wheel of Fortune
1161
28 Legacy
1120
1113
29
30
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Ultima
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Your votes show how strong some
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82
and
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DEALERS STILL
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991
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1431
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1542
1509
490
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6 Hudson's Adventure Island
7 The Legend of Zelda
1460
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19 Contra
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Metroid
463
Bayou
Super Mario
20 Batman
of
2 Ninja Gaiden
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21
24 Adventures
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500
487
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807
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3 Zelda
1367
1016
1003
16 Metroid
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4029
3930
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SMB2,
running
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not
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GOAL!
TM &
If
ball,
press
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Inc.
of the
a long
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its
great sports
more
detail in the
game
Nintendo's "Soccer."
Soccer enthusiasts can play
against the computer, a friend, or
play than
in
and
rat-
one
goalie.
ing
in
seven
skill
categories so
teamwork
prowess.
urn
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The simul-
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menacing streets
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1989
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asteroids in your web while taking on black holes and assorted space
creatures. Urban Convoy takes a realistic look at cross country trucking with many different viewpoints, road maps, traffic reports, weather conditions and other true to life occurrences. We'll take a look at
them and tell you more in a future issue.
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is
Knight Rider
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and control
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