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Back to the Future (NES) – 1989

Release Dates & Regional Names
• JP (Famicom): June 30, 1989
• US: September 13, 1989
• EU: 1990

Manufacturer: Nintendo (cartridge)
Publisher: LJN
Developer: Beam Software
Country of Origin: Designed in Australia / Produced in Japan

Theme: Top-Down Action-Racing / Mini-Game Collectathon
Controller: NES D-pad + A/B
Players: 1
Age Range: E (cartoon violence)
Original Retail Price (1989): $39.99–$49.99 USD

Gameplay & Plot
Race skateboard through 1955 Hill Valley as Marty McFly, collecting 12 clocks per stage before time runs out. Dodge enemies (bully, dogs), use bowling ball weapon. 6 stages repeat 3x with added difficulty. Mini-games: café fight, dance, DeLorean drive to 88 mph.

Key Features
• Continue codes after each stage
• Bowling ball throwable weapon
• Increasing speed/enemies across loops
• Passwords absent; stage-select via codes

Game Length
Main Story: ~2–3 hours
Completionist (all stages, no continues): ~4–6 hours

Sales Numbers
No specific data; LJN titles sold moderately (~100,000–500,000 units) due to film tie-ins.

Technical Specifications
Media: NES Cartridge (~128 KB)
Resolution: 256x240 (standard NES)
Save System: None; password system absent, but continue code available
Audio: Mono (NES APU, 2A03 chip)
System: Nintendo Entertainment System

Back of the Box Description (North America)
“Great Scott! Join Marty McFly in Back to the Future on NES! Race through 1955 Hill Valley, collect clocks, and dodge enemies to fix the past. Skate, fight, and drive the DeLorean to save the future!”

Additional Details
Mechanics: Top-down action, platforming mini-games, collectathon
Multiplayer: None; single-player only
Difficulty: Moderate to hard (repetitive stages, limited lives)
Development: ~1 year, rushed for film tie-in
Localization: English, Japanese; minor text changes
Regional Differences: Japan released earlier (June 1989)
ESRB Rating: Not rated (pre-ESRB, suitable for all ages)
Technical Notes: Load Times: Instant (cartridge-based); Playable on: NES, compatible with NES clones; Bugs: Occasional sprite flicker, collision issues (typical NES)
Changes from Film: Abstract gameplay, no Doc Brown playable

Historical Context
Released in September 1989 at ~$39.99, Back to the Future was developed by Beam Software and published by LJN to capitalize on the film’s popularity. Criticized for repetitive gameplay and loose movie connection (Nintendo Power gave it 2.5/5), it’s a notorious example of LJN’s low-quality tie-ins. Still, its nostalgic charm endures for retro collectors in 2025.

Did You Know?
Mini-games vaguely recreate film scenes (e.g., café, dance). Music loosely adapts Huey Lewis’ “The Power of Love.” DeLorean stage requires perfect timing at 88 mph. Bowling ball is the only weapon, unlike film’s lack of combat. Japan’s cover art featured a unique Marty sprite.

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