{"product_id":"stinger-nes","title":"Stinger - for NES","description":"\u003cp\u003eStinger is a shooter developed and published by Konami for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, and it is as cheerful as its premise. Dreaded alien bandits from the planet Attackon have kidnapped Professor Einstein J. Cinnamon, super genius, and they intend to zap his brain for a secret bio nuclear sweetener formula that would turn Earth into an intergalactic ball of cotton candy. You climb into the highly advanced Stinger jet fighter to get him back. Stinger stands out for its bright comic tone and its array of wacky weapons, a world away from the grim space shooters around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStinger sends you from the South Seas to the Arctic Circle and on to the Attackon Fortress at the edge of space, where the professor is held hostage. Dogfights start almost immediately and the enemy defenses keep coming, so you fight tooth and nail for every stretch of ground. Power ups stack new firepower onto your fighter, and losing them stings, which puts real pressure on staying armed. Stinger offers simultaneous play for two players or a solo run against the computer, and it is at its liveliest with a second pilot alongside you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStinger is loved for exactly the reason it stood out in 1987: it is funny, fast and full of personality, with cartoon enemies and a plot about cotton candy that nobody forgets. The two player mode gives it a long life in a living room, and the designs still raise a smile. For collectors there is an extra pull, since Stinger began life in Japan as part of Konami's TwinBee line, making it a satisfying piece for anyone who follows those games and one of the more charming additions to a Nintendo Entertainment System shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrolling Shooter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-3\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 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Konami\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":53163328602394,"sku":"SJ-STINGER-NES-NTSC-T","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4615\/8874\/files\/80744cfa-357a-4137-a57a-5b215f252d7e.png?v=1792703400","url":"https:\/\/sillyjoystick.com\/products\/stinger-nes","provider":"SillyJoystick Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}