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StarTropics: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

StarTropics (1990): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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StarTropics (1990) is a role-playing (rpg), adventure video game developed by Nintendo R&D3, available on Wii, WiiU, NES. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 87/100 on IGDB.

What is StarTropics about?

Find out just how resourceful you can be in this classic game, with its mixture of adventure and RPG elements. Step into the shoes of Mike Jones, a teenage star pitcher from Seattle who has come to the tropics to visit his famous archeologist uncle, Dr. Jones. After being told that his uncle has been abducted, Mike begins a perilous quest in order to rescue him and figure out the mysterious plot behind his disappearance.

Key details

StarTropics was released in 1990 and supports single player. Platforms: Wii, WiiU, NES. Developer: Nintendo R&D3.

Should you play StarTropics?

With a 87/100 aggregate score, StarTropics ranks among the best-reviewed games in its genre and is widely considered a must-play.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is StarTropics?

StarTropics is a role-playing (rpg), adventure game by Nintendo R&D3, released in 1990.

What platforms is StarTropics on?

StarTropics is available on Wii, WiiU, NES.

Is StarTropics good?

StarTropics has an aggregate score of 87/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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