In StarTropics, you play the part of Michael Jones. Mike's uncle (Dr. Jones, a famous archaeologist) is on C-Island looking for some lost ruins and has invited Mike to come visit him. However, shortly after arriving on the island Mike learns from Chief Coralcola that Dr. Jones has recently been abducted! Now it is up to Mike to locate Dr. Jones and find out why he was abducted.

StarTropics is an action game with light role-playing elements, played from an overhead point of view. Starting out with just an island yo-yo, Mike will need to search the island for Dr. Jones. The villagers may be able to offer some clues, there are many dangerous enemies to defeat, and along the way there are a variety of new weapons and other items to be found which will help Mike on his quest. The cartridge uses a battery backup to allow games to be saved.

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StarTropics series

Merchant	Title	Platform	Price
	Startropics	NES	$1.50
	StarTropics
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A tropical adventure and a great game.	Excellence (104)
Great Game, and great story	Scott G (732)

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The Press Says

Pixel-Heroes.de	Dec, 2003	10 out of 10	100
All Game Guide	2007		90
Nintendojo	1996	8.9 out of 10	89
Nintendo Power Magazine	Feb, 1991	4.3 out of 5	86
Total! (Germany)	Jun, 1997	1.75 out of 6	85
NES Times	Jul 15, 2006	8 out of 10	80
Game Informer Magazine	Jul, 2005	7.75 out of 10	78
neXGam	2002	7.4 out of 10	74
HonestGamers	Apr 27, 2013	7 out of 10	70
Hardcore Gaming 101	2000	6 out of 10	60

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Trivia

Included in the original package was a typed letter from uncle Steve printed in a unique parchment-style paper. This "feelie" served a unique purpose, as dipping it in water (as instructed in the letter) revealed a puzzle clue vital to complete the game.

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This entry was contributed by gamewarrior (5078) and Servo (55941)