I associated this commercial with StarTropics so much, that when I finally did play the game, I took one look at Mike and asked, "Where's his glasses?"
Used to be the favourite game of this one for so many years. There was just something about it that hit close to appeal. Still is well-loved for the classic nostalgia. Seeing this ad from so long ago, the player in the commercial always seemed like an adult version of the game's protagonist Mike. Makes this one want to visit the southern tropics and party with the island natives in a conga line.
"This used to be the favorite game of mine for so many years. There was just something about it that hit close to home. Still is well-loved for the classic nostalgia. Seeing this ad from so long ago, the player in the commercial always seemed like an adult version of the game's protagonist, Mike. Makes me want to visit the southern tropics and party with the island natives in a conga line." FTFY
lmao I played this game so much in my life and didn't realize until I moved to Australia and then came back to the US that I had been to its setting since the game takes place on the islands next to Australia.
Thinking it's about time I pick this one up again for the first time in what feels like forever. It and Zoda's Revenge. But first...I'm gonna go grab my blue Hawaiian shirt to strap on before I press start. Not gonna put bananas in my ears like Mike Jones though. 🍌👂😎👂🍌 🦜🐬
The desolate era of TV commercials from my childhood, where they put together visuals to sell the product, then steamrolled them with a script apparently made for radio instead
I had this and I remember the game came with a letter from the protagonist's uncle. PLOT TWIST when you get to the submarine thing you have to wet the letter and it will reveal the code to start the sub.
Since the game's been released on the NES Classic Edition, Nintendo Switch Online service, and the Wii U Virtual Console - I wonder how the all-digital versions deal with the fact that you don't have the letter anymore. Edit: welp, I just ran into a Reddit thread where someone mentions this very thing, and apparently while the Wii U Virtual Console version includes an image of the letter - hidden text and all - in its digital manual, the version in the Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online application… has no such help, because the NES - NSO application lacks manuals, maps, and anything else extra that might've originally come with the NES games. :[
I mean worst case scenario you get it through trial and error. 1000 possible combinations. It's supposed purpose was to destroy Family Video rentals because you would have to return it before you've tried them all. Genius yet sadistic.
Wow, this commercial sucked! It would have made me stay away from the game. Good thing my brother bought the game. Definitely didn’t do it any justice.
![Balloon Fight & Ice Climber Commercial [1985, FC]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/AGa58Jj-5_k/mqdefault.jpg)
I associated this commercial with StarTropics so much, that when I finally did play the game, I took one look at Mike and asked, "Where's his glasses?"
Glad to know I'm not the only one who thought that. The player in the commercial would be an ideal grown-up Mike. 🙂
Used to be the favourite game of this one for so many years. There was just something about it that hit close to appeal. Still is well-loved for the classic nostalgia. Seeing this ad from so long ago, the player in the commercial always seemed like an adult version of the game's protagonist Mike. Makes this one want to visit the southern tropics and party with the island natives in a conga line.
"This used to be the favorite game of mine for so many years. There was just something about it that hit close to home. Still is well-loved for the classic nostalgia. Seeing this ad from so long ago, the player in the commercial always seemed like an adult version of the game's protagonist, Mike. Makes me want to visit the southern tropics and party with the island natives in a conga line."
FTFY
lmao I played this game so much in my life and didn't realize until I moved to Australia and then came back to the US that I had been to its setting since the game takes place on the islands next to Australia.
THESE were the days!!!!!!!!. One of my all-time favorites.
i played this game soooooo many times!!!
This is the most 90's / 80's thing ever and you know what I'm here for it.
I remember that commercial I was 10 years old back in 1991😊
Awesome, I remember this commercial! Specifically the Hawaiian shirt.
I loved this game one of my favorites but i never saw the commercial till now!
Same here
Those dancing trees I'll always remember.
My left ear loved this!
thanks, man. ive been looking for that commercial for years.
Even after more than 20 years I still recall this commercial, especially the "cruising inside a whale -- WHOA!!!" part.
My 2 favorite parts are the chief saying "Mele Kalikimaka" and the end where the song is singing "what cha doin'? what's the matter wit cha?" lol
Thinking it's about time I pick this one up again for the first time in what feels like forever. It and Zoda's Revenge. But first...I'm gonna go grab my blue Hawaiian shirt to strap on before I press start. Not gonna put bananas in my ears like Mike Jones though.
🍌👂😎👂🍌
🦜🐬
0:23 I like the animated version of the game's cover art.
Now, I've never played this game (though I played it's sequal), but I do remember this commercial.
First game I ever yelled at and said it cheated lol.
Love this game
The desolate era of TV commercials from my childhood, where they put together visuals to sell the product, then steamrolled them with a script apparently made for radio instead
That one room with the full body of deep water, was the worst trolling from the devs. Someone must have been pissed that day that room was created...
Never played the game but i remember the commercial :)
This is the most 80s commercial for the most 80s game ever made
this
is
awesome
play it.
I had this and I remember the game came with a letter from the protagonist's uncle. PLOT TWIST when you get to the submarine thing you have to wet the letter and it will reveal the code to start the sub.
Since the game's been released on the NES Classic Edition, Nintendo Switch Online service, and the Wii U Virtual Console - I wonder how the all-digital versions deal with the fact that you don't have the letter anymore.
Edit: welp, I just ran into a Reddit thread where someone mentions this very thing, and apparently while the Wii U Virtual Console version includes an image of the letter - hidden text and all - in its digital manual, the version in the Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online application… has no such help, because the NES - NSO application lacks manuals, maps, and anything else extra that might've originally come with the NES games. :[
Not a problem, @@KizulEmeraldfire. It's 747 MHz.
I mean worst case scenario you get it through trial and error. 1000 possible combinations. It's supposed purpose was to destroy Family Video rentals because you would have to return it before you've tried them all. Genius yet sadistic.
@@shutterbug_713 Easiest way is to remember the popular model of plane from Boeing 747 and the other code is the U.S year of indpendence 1776.
Wow man hahahaha
The chief at 0:09 sounds like he’s speaking Filipino!
He says "Mele Kalikimaka" which is a christmas song, lol.
Bruh, who disliked this
Probably Zoda.
Ugh 30 years and I’ve never beat this game. Guess it’s that time muahahahaha
How'd it go?
Remaster 👊🏻
ruclips.net/video/0wXFrrRuxyY/видео.html
"MAKE AMERICA THE 80'S AGAIN"
It's a 90s game. ;)
Wow, this commercial sucked! It would have made me stay away from the game. Good thing my brother bought the game. Definitely didn’t do it any justice.
im laughing what IS this
Great game. Stupid commercial.