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Message: [QUOTE="Sayo, post: 28659, member: 342"] [IMG align="right" width="247px" size="600x1000"]https://retrogametalk.com/repository/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/37288_front.jpg[/IMG] The concept behind this thread is quite simple, [I][B]one (or more) game(s) are chosen and you are all invited to play till completion[/B][/I] (or at least as far as you can) and we use this thread to discuss the game and anything relating to it. The deadline for this current thread is that of 10 days, given that Christmas season is over and people might have more time to play videogames, as well as the current game's length. [LIST] [*]A game is chosen (suggestions are encouraged) [*]It can be a game for any retro console or computer, if it's something like a modern port or decompilation that's okay too [*]Preferably lesser known titles instead of something everyone has already played [*]Play the game till completion or at least as far as you can get in the game [*]Use any means to play the game, be it emulation or real hardware [*]Links will be provided, preferably from RetroGameTalk, if the game is not available here, I can 'curate' it for the site. [*]If you are using save states or similar, please be honest and disclose it. It's fine to use any means to clear the game but try giving yourself a challenge first. [/LIST] For this sixth entry we will be playing what might admittedly be the best game for the NES/Famicom, no other than [B]Gimmick![/B] by Sunsoft. A late-era NES title that pushes the hardware to its absolute limits, with a gorgeous presentation, tight controls and a magnificent soundtrack, this game might be considered Sunsoft's magnum opus. A game that is simple to understand but a bit harder to master, it will not pose much of a challenge in general as it follows game design patters more closely resembling those of a 16 bit title instead of a classic Famicom game. Worthy of note is that it originally only ever saw a western release in Sweden, said release lacked the additional audio channels from the Famicom version, because of said reason, the primary version to play for this thread will be the JP release. I will include links to a QoL mod that adds a very simple tweak to the way this game handles landing post-jump, as well as a store link and a link to the regular version. [LIST] [*][B]Gimmick! QoL Mod[/B] can be downloaded from RGT, here: [URL='https://retrogametalk.com/repository/nes-roms/gimmick-quality-of-life-mod-hack/']Gimmick! Quality-of-Life Mod (Hack) NES[/URL] [*][B]Gimmick![/B] can be downloaded from RGT, here: [URL='https://retrogametalk.com/repository/nes-roms/gimmick-europe-japan/']Gimmick! (Europe, Japan) NES[/URL] [*]The game can be [B]bought [/B]officially from here: [URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/2131800/Gimmick_Special_Edition/']Gimmick! Special Edition[/URL] [/LIST] Some links of interest [LIST] [*][URL='https://exa.ac/en/games/gimmick-exact-mix/'][B]Gimmick! EXACT☆MIX[/B][/URL], a full blown modern remake, arcade exclusive [*]Hardcore Gaming 101 article about [URL='https://www.hardcoregaming101.net/gimmick/']Gimmick![/URL] [*][URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKevE-_U4g0']The Outer Reaches of 8-Bit | Diggin' in the Carts | Red Bull Music[/URL] (Interview with [I]Masashi Kageyama[/I], Gimmick's composer) [/LIST] [ATTACH type="full" alt="267024-mr-gimmick-nes-screenshot-mr-gimmick-enters.png"]8991[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full" alt="208487-mr-gimmick-nes-screenshot-the-appearance-of-the-hero.png"]8992[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full" alt="267026-mr-gimmick-nes-screenshot-a-cannon-ball-is-about-to-land-on.png"]8993[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full" alt="267034-mr-gimmick-nes-screenshot-now-in-level-2-these-enemies-take.png"]8994[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full" alt="267035-mr-gimmick-nes-screenshot-a-surprise-attack-from-above.png"]8996[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]

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