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Tao (Japan)

NES / Famicom
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1990
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✪ Reviewed on December 13, 2025
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A Taoism-inspired adventure, original in its premise yet slow and confusing in play. The symbolism appeals to Asia-curious players, while the ergonomics push the wider audience away within hours.

Your verdict
Category
Adventure 1 player 12+
Description
Mystical Japanese adventure from Victor Interactive. Published by Victor Interactive, released in 1990 in Japan. Narrative exploration peppered with puzzles. Famicom exclusive.

Tao review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,15 MB 📅14/12/1990
Published by Victor Interactive

Tao (NES) price, value & rarity

Sought-after
Q1 loose
 $18 Q6 complete
 $93 Q10 new
 $297 !
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Collector interest

A mystically tinged adventure from Victor Interactive that never left the Japanese Famicom, untranslated and unexported. Its desirability stems less from a tiny print run than from lasting obscurity outside Japan, keeping it off Western want lists. The sharp gap between loose and complete-in-box value rewards a niche narrative title whose Japanese text gates entry, drawing import hunters tracking overlooked Famicom exploration.

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