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Rough World (Japan)

NES / Famicom
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Reviewed in
2001
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✪ Reviewed on March 8, 2023
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A Japanese Famicom action-platformer in a post-apocalyptic universe. Solid mechanics, 8-bit Mad Max atmosphere. Little known outside Japan. For genre fans in an original setting.

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Category
Action 1 player 12+
Description
Action game featuring a character battling enemies in a brutal post-apocalyptic world. Released in Japan. Character in side-scrolling view in ruin levels. A little-known original action game on Famicom.

Rough World review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,11 MB 📅14/09/2001
Published by Sigma

Rough World (NES) price, value & rarity

Common
Q1 loose
 $5 Q6 complete
 $17 Q10 new
 $50 !
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Is Rough World still worth playing in 2026?

A Japanese action game from Sigma, Rough World sends its hero to face enemies in a brutal post apocalyptic world, across scrolling levels blending shooting and melee. The desolate mood and the muscular tone inspired by eighties action cinema give a definite character, despite a production and handling that stay modest. Japan only, the title stays obscure. For a fan of snappy retro action, someone curious about overlooked Japanese productions or a collector, the title keeps a raw atmosphere and a niche interest.

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