Nintendo has just announced that a classic NES title, Gimmick, will be released later this year. Fans of the original game will no doubt be ecstatic to have a chance to play the beloved classic again, and the news comes as a welcome surprise for those who have been missing out on some of the older classic games. Here’s everything you need to know about the game’s upcoming release.
Background Info
Gimmick was originally released by Sunsoft in 1992 for Nintendo’s Famicom system. The game was subsequently ported to several other systems over the years, includingDOS, Apple IIgs and PC-8801. The game starred Mr. Gottsu, an orange grove farmer who must save his daughter from an evil wizard by collecting magical spheres in each level.
The game itself was praised for its unique gameplay as well as for its excellent sound design, which many considered innovative at the time. It was often compared favorably against other platforming titles such as Super Mario Bros., Mega Man 2 and Metroid.
Releases Details
Nintendo has announced that Gimmick will be released later this year on Nintendo Switch Online service. Unfortunately, the exact release date hasn’t been revealed yet but it is believed to arrive sometime between June and August.
The classic title will feature all of its original 8-bit levels along with some new content that wasn’t present in previous versions. Also included are online leaderboards so players can compare their scores with others worldwide.
Final Thoughts
Gimmick is sure to be welcomed warmly by fans of old-school gaming. Its release comes at a time when there is an increased interest in retro titles and it can hopefully