{"product_id":"silver-surfer-nes","title":"Silver Surfer - for NES","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Surfer casts you as the Marvel hero as he races to stop creatures from the Magick Dimension from breaking into our universe. Developed by Software Creations and published by Arcadia Systems in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, it sends the Surfer into the domains of Reptyl, Mephisto, the Skrull Emperor, Possessor and Firelord to gather the scattered pieces of a Cosmic Device. Silver Surfer is remembered for two things above all: a soundtrack that NES music fans still hold up as one of the finest on the system, and a difficulty that has become legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a shooter, with some stages scrolling vertically and others horizontally. The Surfer moves freely around the screen and fires straight ahead, and almost everything he touches hurts him, which is the source of that famous challenge. Power ups soften the odds: an F increases the number and strength of your shots, an S raises your speed, smart bombs clear the screen, and orbs fire alongside you. Up to two orbs can be held, and they can be set to fire forwards, backwards or sideways, which turns their placement into a real tactical choice. Each domain has its own stages and its own boss waiting at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Surfer endures partly as a badge of honor. Players who finish it tend to mention it, and the game has a devoted following among people who enjoy learning a hard shooter inch by inch, memorizing patterns until a wall of enemies becomes routine. Even players who never get far keep the cartridge for the music and for the sight of the Surfer streaking across those strange backdrops. For collectors, Silver Surfer is one of the most talked about Marvel games on the Nintendo Entertainment System and a fine example of what Software Creations could pull out of the hardware. It is a conversation piece and a genuine test of skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Software Creations\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":53163321590042,"sku":"SJ-SILVER-SURFER-NES-NTSC-T","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4615\/8874\/files\/cd3c435b-58c5-4d36-9d9c-b677392f6044.png?v=1792703247","url":"https:\/\/sillyjoystick.com\/products\/silver-surfer-nes","provider":"SillyJoystick Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}