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Thunderbirds NES loose cartridge: the vertical shooter developed by Pack-In-Video and released by Activision in September 1990. Fly five Thunderbird craft against Hood across North America, the Indian Ocean and Asia, with 60 days to win. Cartridge only, no box or manual. Ships within 2 business days.
| Platform | NES |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Condition | Loose Cartridge |
| Availability | In stock |
Thunderbirds NES is the Thunderbirds shooter for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Pack-In-Video and published in North America by Activision in September 1990. You fly the Thunderbird craft against Hood's plan to attack Earth, with only 60 days to stop him. This listing is a loose cartridge.
Thunderbirds is a vertical shoot 'em up. Hood gives the Thunderbirds 60 days to hand over their vehicles, or he will bombard Earth with meteors. To stop him, the team hunts down his power sources across North America, the Indian Ocean and Asia.
Dr. Brain finds Hood's targets and marks them on a world map. A yellow marker is a newly found target, a blue triangle shows one you chose to attack, and pink means it has been neutralized. Dr. Brain may not spot every site at first, so the team has to act fast.
You pilot five futuristic aircraft. Each one can take three hits before it is grounded for repairs, and every repair costs three of your 60 days. Enemies include space scorpions, mutant sea worms and volcanoes. Some of them drop power-ups that restore health, boost firepower or add orbital support ships.
The 60-day limit shapes every choice. A damaged ship costs three days, so a careless run can waste time you need later. Pick targets on the map with care and keep your ships in good shape. The Cutting Room Floor notes that the game has no difficulty setting and does not get harder as you play. It also lists small differences from the Japanese version: only the Japanese release shows a Thunderbird 2 launch scene before missions, and the US version marks finished stages with a pink dot. The game was not released in Europe. Check the listing photos to see the exact cartridge you will receive.
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When did Thunderbirds come out on the NES?
Activision released it in North America in September 1990.
Who made this Thunderbirds Nintendo game?
Pack-In-Video developed it, and Activision published it in North America.
How long do you have to stop Hood?
60 in-game days. Each repair to a damaged ship uses three of them.
Does the Thunderbirds NES cartridge come with a box or manual?
No. This listing is the loose cartridge only.
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