Popeye (Nintendo, Jun 1986) - NES Gameplay 4K

All audio/visual elements copyright 1982, Nintendo.

This game was released for the North American NES in June 1986. Although it was not included in the original soft launch that was limited to certain test markets in the US, this game was available for the nationwide NES launch on September 27, 1986.

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Player: Crow
Equipment: Analogue Pocket/Dock, Morph4K, 8Bitdo PCE 2.4G

ABOUT POPEYE (NES)

The object of the game was for Popeye to collect a certain number of items (24 hearts, 16 musical notes, the letters in the word "help" - depending on the level) while avoiding The Sea Hag, Brutus (Brutus was the character's name in the King Features shorts, not Bluto), and other dangers. The player can make Popeye walk back and forth and up and down stairs and ladders with an 8-way joystick. There is a punch button, but unlike similar games of the period, no jump button. Each level has a can of spinach. If Popeye punches the spinach, he can temporarily turn the tables on Brutus by punching him.