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Travel between islands, question residents and enter caves for action battles with a yo-yo and other weapons. The search for Mike’s uncle alternates conversation with jumping and combat.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.3 / 10
About this game
Mike follows the disappearance of his uncle Dr. Jones through the Coral Sea islands. In travel stages, walk, talk and use the Sub-C submarine to reach other islands; weapons are not used during this phase. Tunnels and caves begin battle stages, where jumping, the Island Star yo-yo and selected weapons handle enemies and traps. Different ranges and limited ammunition call for choices. Progress is saved at defined transitions, and an original pack-in letter forms part of a later clue.
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AI review
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An island adventure with distinct travel and battle rhythms.
Conversation and travel establish the next destination, while dungeons ask for direct positioning. Weapon choices add preparation within the action.
Strengths
- The split between investigation and combat makes each phase recognizable.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy conversations, island travel and action dungeons.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Travel and dungeon stages alternate clear forms of activity. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Combat asks you to match weapon reach to the immediate space. | Reviewed | 8.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The yo-yo gives the island hero an unusual starting weapon. | Reviewed | 8.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Saving occurs at defined events; the original letter is also a relevant play aid. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Release date
- 1990
- Platforms
- Famicom / NES
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Adventure · Primary genre
- Tags
- Solo-friendlyExplorationPuzzle Solving2D GraphicsTop-downMelee CombatStory-driven
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Top-down
Release editions
- Famicom / NESWorldwide1990
Game gallery
Sources
- www.nintendo.co.jpSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.co.jp