{"product_id":"palamedes-nes","title":"Palamedes - for NES","description":"\u003cp\u003ePalamedes is a puzzle game for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Natsume and released in 1990. Instead of falling blocks it uses dice, and instead of stacking them you shoot them, which gives Palamedes a rhythm entirely its own. Lines of dice fill the screen from above while a small figure runs along the bottom, and the whole game turns on matching numbers quickly enough to keep that ceiling from reaching you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour character moves only left and right. The B button changes the number showing on the die you are holding, and the A button fires it upward; if it meets a die bearing the same number, that die disappears from the playing area and joins a column building at the bottom of the screen. Line up at least three dice in that bottom row, either matching or in consecutive order, then press down and you can destroy up to five lines at once. Palamedes has three ways to play: a single player mode that asks for a set number of lines before each new stage, a tournament mode of duels against computer opponents, and a two player mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalamedes is a favorite among players who have worn out the better known puzzle games, because aiming and timing sit on top of the usual pattern matching and the duels get genuinely tense. It is quick to teach and hard to put down. For collectors, Palamedes is one of Natsume's quieter Nintendo Entertainment System titles and a fine addition to a puzzle shelf that already has the obvious names on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puzzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2\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 1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natsume\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. The picture shows the game's box art for reference only. This listing is for the cartridge only, and the label artwork on the cartridge you receive may differ.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NES","offers":[{"title":"NTSC","offer_id":53163309138202,"sku":"SJ-PALAMEDES-NES-NTSC-T","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4615\/8874\/files\/66cdc0b2-f022-4811-b259-fb996b725686.png?v=1792702879","url":"https:\/\/sillyjoystick.com\/products\/palamedes-nes","provider":"SillyJoystick Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}