Gyromite Player Count and Stats
Here are a few of the most interesting Gyromite facts and stats I was able to dig up. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.
Gyromite player count:
1.32 million game units sold worldwide
Last updated December 2014
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Game Description
“Gyromite” is a puzzle-platformer video game developed and published by Nintendo in 1985 for the NES. The game was one of the early titles released for the console and was notable for its use of the NES’s peripheral, the Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.).
In “Gyromite,” the player controls a professor named Hector who must navigate through multiple levels filled with obstacles and enemies in order to collect dynamite and deactivate bombs. The game features a side-scrolling perspective and a unique gameplay mechanic where the player can use R.O.B. to move and manipulate objects on screen.
The game’s graphics and sound were considered impressive for their time, with colorful sprite animations and a catchy soundtrack. The game also features a two-player mode where one player controls Hector while the other controls R.O.B. to assist with puzzles and obstacles.
Despite its unique gameplay mechanic, “Gyromite” was not a commercial success and is considered a relatively obscure title in Nintendo’s catalog. However, the game’s use of R.O.B. has since made it a notable piece of video game history and a collector’s item for retro gaming enthusiasts.
Game Details
Here is pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about Gyromite.
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- Game Developer(s):
- Nintendo
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- Game Publisher(s):
- Nintendo
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- Year Released:
- 1985
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- Available Platform(s):
- Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
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- Number of Players:
- Single-Player
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- Type(s) of Game:
- Puzzle Video Games
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