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Friday the 13th
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Friday the 13th (USA)

NES / Famicom
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1989
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✪ Reviewed on February 10, 2023
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Friday the 13th adapts the Sean Cunningham slasher on LJN NES with its Crystal Lake camp counselors tracking Jason Voorhees. The representation offers top down camp map and fixed pattern combat against the killer in an original horror license formula. Criticized for confused gameplay, curiosity of the 8 bit LJN catalog.

Your verdict
Category
Shooter 1 player 12+
Description
Horror adventure based on the film, in which camp counselors must defend campers from Jason Voorhees around Crystal Lake. Published by LJN, released in 1989 in the United States. Platform sections, cabin exploration and indoor brawls.

Friday the 13th review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,04 MB 📅01/02/1989
Published by LJN

Friday the 13th (NES) price, value & rarity

Sought-after
Q1 loose
 $18 Q6 complete
 $134 Q10 new
 $364 !
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Collector interest

LJN's adaptation of the horror film Friday the 13th, this 1989 US title enjoys reverse fame, long cited among the most reviled NES games. That bad reputation became its main driver, the worst-of culture fueling curiosity demand beyond its actual scarcity. The LJN brand and the link to a major horror franchise reinforce this niche interest.

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