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"Total Recall" for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is an action-adventure video game based on the 1990 science fiction film of the same name starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Released in 1990 by Acclaim Entertainment, the game attempts to follow the movie's plot, wherein the player takes on the role of Douglas Quaid, a man haunted by recurring dreams of Mars. The game encompasses a mix of side-scrolling action and platforming elements, set across various levels mirroring key locations from the film, including seedy Earth cityscapes and the mysterious Martian surface. Players must navigate these levels, overcoming enemies and obstacles, in order to uncover the truth about Quaid’s dreams and a larger conspiracy interlinking his fate with the colonization of Mars.

The gameplay of "Total Recall" involves fighting off enemies with punches and kicks, and later, acquiring weapons. Key scenes from the movie are adapted as levels in the game, including the infamous chase sequence and battles against various foes on Mars. Notoriously, the game is remembered for its high difficulty level and somewhat clunky controls, typical of many licensed games from the early '90s. Despite ambitious attempts to capture the film’s essence, "Total Recall" on NES received mixed reviews for its execution and gameplay mechanics. It remains a point of interest for collectors and enthusiasts of retro gaming, noted both for its nostalgia factor and as an example of the challenges involved in translating major movie franchises into engaging video game experiences.

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