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StarTropics (Europe)

NES / Famicom
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1990
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✪ Reviewed on May 5, 2026
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A western Nintendo NES exclusive. Mike Jones explores tropical islands with a yo-yo as weapon. Original hybrid action-RPG adventure. Excellent and little known outside the USA.

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Category
Action Adventure 1 player 7+
Description
Action-adventure featuring Mike Jones exploring the C-Islands to solve mysteries and save his uncle. Published by Nintendo, released in Europe in 1990. Mike in top-down view with a yo-yo as weapon, tropical island exploration and puzzles to solve. A Nintendo exclusive on NES.

StarTropics review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,24 MB 📅01/12/1990
Published by Nintendo

StarTropics (NES) price, value & rarity

Notable
Q1 loose
 $12 Q6 complete
 $45 Q10 new
 $144 !
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StarTropics
USA
01/12/1990
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Is StarTropics still worth playing in 2026?

An action adventure from Nintendo, StarTropics follows young Mike Jones exploring a tropical archipelago to find his vanished uncle, in a top down dungeon structure inspired by Zelda, punctuated by puzzles, yo-yo combat and careful storytelling. The blend of adventure, exploration and good natured humour, tailored for the Western audience, makes it a singular, endearing title. The pace and difficulty stay well balanced. For a retro action adventure fan, someone curious about an overlooked Nintendo production or a collector, the title keeps a remarkable charm and quality.

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