Solomon's Key [5 Screw]

Description

Solomon's Key [5 Screw] on the NES is a puzzle-platform action game that challenges players to guide Dana through a sequence of dungeon rooms. The core gameplay blends puzzle solving with real-time platforming, where the objective in each room is to obtain the key and reach the exit while managing time and hazards.

Dana wields a magic wand that can create or destroy orange blocks. He can place blocks adjacent to himself or in mid-air by jumping, forming makeshift stairs and pathways to access hidden areas or trap enemies. The wand cannot modify some permanent gray blocks, which require different routes. Fireball magic is obtained by collecting jars; fireballs are limited and used to defeat enemies or clear space, and their availability encourages careful planning. Each room has a countdown timer, adding pressure to solve the puzzle quickly and efficiently. The game spans around 50 rooms, with hidden rooms that can lead to variations in the ending.

Game Modes: Single-player.

Who it’s For: Fans of old-school puzzle-platformers who enjoy constructing their own routes through compact rooms, strategic use of blocks and fireballs, and discovery of hidden areas. It's an appealing pick for NES-era cartridge collectors and players who appreciate challenging, brain-teasing gameplay with precise timing and pattern recognition.

Platform notes: The NES version presents 2D sprite-based rooms with straightforward, era-appropriate controls and pacing. The core experience focuses on real-time puzzle solving within self-contained stages, played offline on a cartridge. The 5 Screw variant preserves the same core gameplay, with the same block-building and puzzle-solving mechanics at its core.

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$20.99

SKU: NS-00128-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: Puzzle
    Players: 1
    ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
    Release Date: 1987-07-01
    Developer: Tecmo
    Publisher: Tecmo
    Region: NTSC-U

      Description

      Solomon's Key [5 Screw] on the NES is a puzzle-platform action game that challenges players to guide Dana through a sequence of dungeon rooms. The core gameplay blends puzzle solving with real-time platforming, where the objective in each room is to obtain the key and reach the exit while managing time and hazards.

      Dana wields a magic wand that can create or destroy orange blocks. He can place blocks adjacent to himself or in mid-air by jumping, forming makeshift stairs and pathways to access hidden areas or trap enemies. The wand cannot modify some permanent gray blocks, which require different routes. Fireball magic is obtained by collecting jars; fireballs are limited and used to defeat enemies or clear space, and their availability encourages careful planning. Each room has a countdown timer, adding pressure to solve the puzzle quickly and efficiently. The game spans around 50 rooms, with hidden rooms that can lead to variations in the ending.

      Game Modes: Single-player.

      Who it’s For: Fans of old-school puzzle-platformers who enjoy constructing their own routes through compact rooms, strategic use of blocks and fireballs, and discovery of hidden areas. It's an appealing pick for NES-era cartridge collectors and players who appreciate challenging, brain-teasing gameplay with precise timing and pattern recognition.

      Platform notes: The NES version presents 2D sprite-based rooms with straightforward, era-appropriate controls and pacing. The core experience focuses on real-time puzzle solving within self-contained stages, played offline on a cartridge. The 5 Screw variant preserves the same core gameplay, with the same block-building and puzzle-solving mechanics at its core.

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