Get Ready for Banana Bash!: A New NES Game Set to Revive Classic Gaming!

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Summary

  • Work3 Studio is creating a new NES game titled Banana Bash!, with a planned NES cartridge release.
  • Banana Bash! has classic arcade puzzle gameplay with similarities to Pac-Man.
  • The game’s Kickstarter campaign will begin receiving donations around June 2025.

Previously known game developers responsible for hit titles like “Elite Beat Agents” and “Osu! Tatakae Ouendan!” have united under the banner of Work3 Studio to develop their latest creation, “Banana Bash!”. This upcoming game is scheduled to debut on the classic Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

The Nintendo Switch’s Nintendo Switch Online subscription service has offered a delightful trip down memory lane with its collection of classic NES games. However, the release of an entirely new title exclusively for the NES is an opportunity that enthusiasts won’t want to miss out on.

The Family Computer, also known as the 8-bit console, debuted in Japan in 1983 and later made its way to Western markets in the late 1980s. This console was responsible for launching several iconic video games that have had a lasting impact on the gaming community, such as Metroid, Mega Man, and Super Mario Bros. series. These NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) games remain popular even today, and enthusiasts can still enjoy them by running them on devices like the Steam Deck, ensuring these classic titles continue to thrive in contemporary gaming culture.

Work3 Studio has been actively marketing their upcoming single-screen arcade-style puzzle game titled “Banana Bash!“, which will be a first for the system on a 4-megabit cartridge. In this game, players control a monkey character navigating through different levels to avoid obstacles and collect ripe fruits. Some aspects of the gameplay have been likened to “Pac-Man“. Funding for this project will come from an upcoming Kickstarter campaign, slated to start in June 2025, much like the recent Kickstarter for “The Sinking City 2” to finance the anticipated sequel.

Banana Bash! Is Coming to the Nintendo Entertainment System

Banana Bash! will be joining forces with top-notch NES puzzle games such as Solomon’s Key, Adventures Of Lolo, and the iconic Tetris. The developers are aiming to gather funds to cover the expenses of manufacturing the game on premium cartridges, boxes, and manuals – a wish list for any physical collector. Despite some skepticism from gamers about who still owns an NES, the game has gained a loyal following on social media.

The first console released by Nintendo is well-known for its many successful games, amassing an impressive list of top-selling titles on the NES. Games like “The Legend of Zelda,” “Duck Hunt,” and “Super Mario Bros.” were among the best-sellers, with “Super Mario Bros.” alone selling over 40 million copies. Other popular games that followed include “Super Mario Bros. 2” and “Dr. Mario.” “Excitebike” remains a beloved classic, as evidenced by its inclusion in a themed course for “Mario Kart 8,” demonstrating the enduring popularity of these retro games.

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2025-03-25 15:56