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Warpman (Japan)

NES / Famicom
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1985
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✪ Reviewed on December 10, 2024
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A small Namco Famicom shooter inspired by Warp & Warp. Readable action, short stages, retro arcade charm. Pleasant in short bursts, quickly limited in depth.

Your verdict
Category
Shooter 1 player 3+ Co-op
Description
Famicom adaptation of Warp & Warp mixing maze and open arena phases. Published by Namco, released in 1985 in Japan. Timed bombs and warps between the two layouts.

Warpman review

2/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,01 MB 📅18/10/1985
Published by Namco

Warpman (NES) price, value & rarity

Sought-after
Q1 loose
 $18 Q6 complete
 $95 Q10 new
 $303 !
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Collector interest

Warpman is a 1985 Namco title, a Famicom adaptation of the Warp & Warp arcade machine that stayed exclusive to Japan. Drawn from the console's early life, it carries the imprint of Namco's pioneering third-party releases and their recognizable in-house cartridge. Its collecting interest lies in that vintage and the lack of a Western release, placing it among the Namco arcade ports prized by enthusiasts of the Famicom's pioneer era.

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