Description

"Moon Ranger" is a side-scrolling action-adventure game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1990. Developed by Odyssey Software and published by Bunch Games, the game's plot revolves around a perilous mission to save the Earth from an alien invasion. Players take on the role of the Moon Ranger, who must travel to the moon to destroy a bomb being built by the aliens that threatens Earth's existence. The gameplay is divided into various stages that include platforming sections on the moon's surface, underground bases, and even a segment where the player must pilot a spacecraft.

The game's mechanics are characteristic of early NES platformers but were noted for their higher degree of difficulty. Moon Ranger features a mixture of shooting, jumping, and obstacle navigation, with enemies that require multiple hits to defeat. Notable for its era, the game also includes password-based progress saving, allowing players to return to the game at a later time without starting over. Despite its innovative features for the time, "Moon Ranger" remains relatively obscure in the NES library, partly due to its limited production and distribution under the Bunch Games label, which was known for releasing lower-budget titles. The game, with its classic 8-bit graphics and soundtrack, represents a nostalgic piece for collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts.

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