{"product_id":"isolated-warrior-nes","title":"Isolated Warrior - for NES","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsolated Warrior is a shooter made by Kid and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991. Max Maverick is the last surviving member of his planet's special forces after a devastating alien invasion, and rather than retreat he sets out to wipe out the alien menace by himself. What makes Isolated Warrior stand out right away is the camera: this is an isometric shooter, viewed at an angle from above, with the hero always pressing forward into the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax walks and flies onward without stopping, so the game is about reading the ground ahead and placing yourself correctly rather than holding a position. He starts with a basic laser gun and collects powerups that let it fire in several directions at once. Bombs can be launched in different directions while jumping, which makes leaping a way to attack as well as to dodge, and shield powerups leave a little room for error. Isolated Warrior is a single player game, and its angled view means judging distance is part of the challenge in every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsolated Warrior has a devoted following because it tried something the console rarely attempted and made it work. The isometric view, the constant forward motion and the jumping bombs give it a feel that nothing else in the Nintendo Entertainment System library quite matches, and the presentation is sharper than its modest reputation suggests. It was never a household name, which is exactly why collectors enjoy it: Isolated Warrior is the sort of cartridge that surprises visitors who thought they had already seen everything the system's shooters had to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isometric Shooter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Only: No Box or Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease note that this listing is for the \u003cstrong\u003egame cartridge only\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original box, instruction manual, and any other accessories are not included with this purchase unless explicitly stated in the listing. What you receive is exactly what you need to play: the cartridge itself, tested and confirmed working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis game has been tested and is fully functional. We do not authenticate or certify originality, and listings are intended for players and everyday collectors rather than professional grading or authentication purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImages \u0026amp; Regional Differences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct images are for reference only. Label artwork, cartridge color, and regional markings (PAL or NTSC) may vary from the item you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NES","offers":[{"title":"NTSC","offer_id":53163282170138,"sku":"SJ-ISOLATED-WARRIOR-NES-NTSC-T","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4615\/8874\/files\/b52e356c-79e1-4f75-a746-647597f7a2bb.png?v=1792702483","url":"https:\/\/sillyjoystick.com\/products\/isolated-warrior-nes","provider":"SillyJoystick Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}