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Gyromite
GyromiteClassic NES platform puzzle with R.O.B. companion action
Impossible Mission
Impossible MissionStop the countdown by solving a deadly puzzle in a robot‑filled underground lab
Overview
Description

Gyromite is a 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System title designed for use with the Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.). Players guide Professor Hector and Professor Vector through side‑scrolling platform levels, avoiding dynamite, Smicks, and sleep‑walking mishaps. The game blends puzzle solving, strategic timing, and action‑filled challenges, offering both single‑player and cooperative modes that make full use of the unique R.O.B. controller.

Explore every room, collect the hidden pieces, and reassemble them to unlock the laboratory door, confronting traps, pits, and Elvin's taunting voice along the way. This classic platform‑puzzle‑action experience challenges stealth, reflexes, and logic in a sci‑fi setting.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Platformers
Best for
Retro gaming enthusiasts
Retro gamers and puzzle enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Nintendo R&D1, Iwasaki Giken Kogyo
Epyx
publisher
Nintendo
Comptiq, Atari Corporation, U.S. Gold, Epyx
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Single player
age rating
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ESRB E, PEGI 7
critic score
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100/100
General
release date
1985-08-13
1984-12-31
msrp
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$19.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Unique R.O.B. peripheral integration
  • Engaging blend of platform and puzzle mechanics
  • Co‑operative gameplay adds replay value
  • Authentic 80s retro aesthetic
  • Engaging blend of platforming and puzzle solving
  • Atmospheric retro graphics and sound
  • High tension countdown mechanic
  • Rich sci‑fi storyline with memorable antagonist
Cons
  • Requires R.O.B. accessory for full experience
  • Limited to NES‑era graphics and sound
  • Can be frustrating due to precise timing demands
  • Limited to single‑player experience
  • Difficult difficulty may frustrate newcomers
  • Controls feel dated compared to modern titles
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