Platoon

Description

Platoon for NES is a military action game inspired by the 1986 war film, delivering a multi-genre experience on an 8-bit cartridge. The game blends side-scrolling jungle action with overhead sections and first-person tunnel encounters, offering varied pacing across its stages. The experience is designed for a single-player campaign.

Gameplay centers on controlling five soldiers in sequence, with the player able to switch between them to tackle different sections. Each operative can sustain three hits before defeat, making timely switches and careful positioning essential as you progress through objective-based missions that task you with destroying bridges, locating intel, and navigating hostile zones through a mix of side-scrolling, overhead, and tunnel segments.

The game is single-player only.

This title appeals to collectors and fans of early film tie-in action games who enjoy multi-genre NES experiences and the challenge of platforming across varied viewpoints. It suits players who appreciate authentic era mechanics and the challenge of navigating dynamic environments that shift between jungle exploration, tunnel traversal, and base-area action.

Platform notes reflect the era's 8-bit action design, with cartridge-based, local-play experiences that emphasize straightforward movement and shooting in a primarily 2D environment. The overall presentation prioritizes quick reflexes, precise timing, and pattern recognition typical of early action games from the late 1980s.

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$8.99

SKU: NS-00105-GO

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    Game Information

    Used Condition - Good: Cartridge has been cleaned, inspected, and tested for functionality. May show normal signs of use but remains in good overall condition.

    Options Details

    Complete in Box - CIB Includes the game, original case or box, and instruction manual. Additional promotional inserts or paperwork may also be included.

    Box and Game Includes the game and original box.

    Game Only Includes the game cart only.

    Game Details

    Platform: NES
    Genre: Action & Adventure
    Players: 1
    ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
    Release Date: 1988-01-14
    Developer: Sunsoft
    Publisher: Sun Corporation of America
    Region: NTSC-U
    UPC: 20763110051

      Description

      Platoon for NES is a military action game inspired by the 1986 war film, delivering a multi-genre experience on an 8-bit cartridge. The game blends side-scrolling jungle action with overhead sections and first-person tunnel encounters, offering varied pacing across its stages. The experience is designed for a single-player campaign.

      Gameplay centers on controlling five soldiers in sequence, with the player able to switch between them to tackle different sections. Each operative can sustain three hits before defeat, making timely switches and careful positioning essential as you progress through objective-based missions that task you with destroying bridges, locating intel, and navigating hostile zones through a mix of side-scrolling, overhead, and tunnel segments.

      The game is single-player only.

      This title appeals to collectors and fans of early film tie-in action games who enjoy multi-genre NES experiences and the challenge of platforming across varied viewpoints. It suits players who appreciate authentic era mechanics and the challenge of navigating dynamic environments that shift between jungle exploration, tunnel traversal, and base-area action.

      Platform notes reflect the era's 8-bit action design, with cartridge-based, local-play experiences that emphasize straightforward movement and shooting in a primarily 2D environment. The overall presentation prioritizes quick reflexes, precise timing, and pattern recognition typical of early action games from the late 1980s.

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