About This Game
Sam's Journey · NES
Are you ready for a brand-new epic NES platform adventure?
About
Sam's Journey is a brand-new original scrolling platform game for your Nintendo Entertainment System. It's about a cute little hero called Sam who finds himself on an unexpected journey in a strange world.
Guide Sam through a variety of different locations such as deep forests, hot deserts or frozen mountains! Find hidden gems and discover secret passages, but beware of the creatures!
Sam can run, jump, climb and swim. He can pick up items, carry them around or throw them at enemies. And with the power of special costumes, Sam completely changes his appearance and gains additional skills!
Features
The game is big and has a lot to offer! Have a look at this comprehensive feature list:
Classic 8-Bit Platform Action
Colorful Graphics
Fast Free-Directional Scrolling
Many Basic Moves Plus Climbing And Swimming
6 Special Costumes With Additional Skills
3 Overworld Maps
27 Huge Levels With Multiple Sections
2000 Screens To Be Explored
14 Different Graphical Themes
19 Beautiful Tunes
Sound Effects
Hidden Items To Be Found
Secret Passages To Be Discovered
Speed-Adjusted Versions For NTSC And PAL
Checkpoint System
Savegames
Awards & Accolades
Sam's Journey has already received multiple awards! Here's a selection:
"This is as playable as the top NES platformers and deserves a place in your collection.
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â Retro Gamer UK #252
"The absolute platformer on the C64 is confirmed as a masterpiece on the NES as well."
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Zzap! Italy #10/95
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Testimonials
"This game would probably have been remembered and considered among the top 10 best NES games, had it release[d] back in the early 90s."
â @kaptajnen.bsky.social⬠on
Bluesky
"It's a really solid platformer with impressive graphics and music, and many secrets. I highly recommend it for SMB3 fans."
â @ecmyers on
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"Sam's Journey for NES gave me Kid Chameleon Vibes"
â JohnRiggs on
Youtube
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