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Rampart (Japan)

NES / Famicom
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1992
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✪ Reviewed on August 24, 2024
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A tower defense-puzzle-shooting strategy game on NES. Build walls, protect cannons, repel naval assaults. Brilliant hybrid concept. Overlooked but truly remarkable.

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Category
Strategy 2 players 7+
Description
Medieval strategy game in which the player defends a castle against waves of enemies by building walls. Published by Jaleco, released in Japan in 1992. Wall construction in top-down view to repel enemy attacks and cannons to position. NES port of Atari's Rampart game.

Rampart review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,09 MB 📅01/01/1992
Published by Jaleco

Rampart (NES) price, value & rarity

Notable
Q1 loose
 $12 Q6 complete
 $30 Q10 new
 $96 !
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Other versions
Rampart
Europe
01/01/1992
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Rampart
USA
01/01/1992
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Is Rampart still worth playing in 2026?

A medieval strategy game from Atari adapted by Jaleco, Rampart alternates three phases, repairing ramparts by placing Tetris like pieces, positioning cannons, then bombarding enemy fortresses in real time. This unique blend of building, shooting and reflex under pressure gives a clever, fearsomely gripping concept, especially in multiplayer. The tension climbs fast and the readability holds. For a retro arcade strategy fan, someone curious about an original concept or a player after snappy duels, the title keeps a remarkable singularity and effectiveness.

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