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Karnov (Japan)

NES / Famicom
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1987
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✪ Reviewed on August 13, 2025
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A Russian fire-breather in a Data East NES action-platformer. Original concept and memorable visual. Honest gameplay without being exceptional. An endearing curiosity of the Data East catalogue.

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Category
Action Adventure 1 player 7+
Description
Action game featuring Karnov, a strong Russian man battling monsters across varied levels. Published by Data East, released in Japan in 1987. Karnov in side-scrolling view breathing fire and collecting power-ups and mythical monster bosses. Famicom port of Data East's Karnov arcade.

Karnov review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,09 MB 📅11/12/1987
Published by Data East

Karnov (NES) price, value & rarity

Notable
Q1 loose
 $16 Q6 complete
 $46 Q10 new
 $148 !
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Other versions
Karnov
USA
01/12/1987
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