Plummet Challenge Game (NES)
A downloadable NES Rom
Released 9/23/2021
DESCRIPTION
Fista productions is back with a brand new game for your retro entertainment system. You are the Plummeteer. Plunge for prizes and points before hitting obstacles or landing face first into the ground. Gold gems are worth 10 points and the special colored gems are worth 100. There are 75 exciting levels in the main game, while the marathon mode has 150 levels for a longer experience. Everyone is able to complete the game, but just how good are you at it?
The contest awaits.
Can you beat your high score?
Let’s find out.
CONTROLS
Directional pad to move, B or A to jump, Start to play game or continue to next screen.
ART
Cartridge Label - HERE
Bitbox Label - HERE
Insert Card for Bitbox - HERE
CREDITS
- Game, Programming, Misc GFX - Steve McCall
- Lead Artist - Lilith Brendan
- Music & SFX - Kevin81
- Poster Art - Devonstore
- Poster art version of Lilith’s original logo - DHWorks
- Bitbox, card insert, & cartridge design - Steve McCall
- Special thanks to Dale Coop and Jonny for fixing glitches and coding.
- Powered by NESMaker.
GAME GENIE
- Infinite jumping - AAAYEP + XVLNNO
- No jumping allowed - AVLNOP
- Messed up pixels (AKA Fire World) - EVXKPVXK
SECRETS
- Carpet Shark Code -
On level 3 of marathon mode press up + select.
- Pinball Code -
On level 4 of marathon mode press down + select.
- Secret Monster -
Choose your fate will normally restart your game. Take the exit on Marathon Mode to see this.
- Phase F -
On level 9 of main game press up + select.
…There's one more secret in the game. Can you find it❓
Video explanation of the codes.
PHYSICAL CARTS
Physical copies can be found at Dalyen Retro Games!
EXTRAS
Mobile:
Directional buttons to move.
B or A to jump.
Top red button changes directional button layout.
Top gray button is select.
Bottom gray button is start.
Bottom red bottom goes to menu.
Web browser:
Directional keys to move.
Z or X to jump.
Enter is start button.
Shift is select button.
NOTE: On the mobile/web browser version, the music/sfx will not start until you click/tap the screen. Once you do the music/sfx will start, but lag behind. Go to the menu (ESC button or top red button) and reset the game. Then it'll be back to normal.
Watch the Plummet Challenge Game Music Video!
Want to play the NES Fista games without messing with emulators? Go HERE and get the 3-in-1 program for your PC.
Download
Install instructions
Requires an emulator with mapper 30 capabilities like Mesen.
The mapper 2 version works with Dreamcast, PSP, and other consoles.
When using an NES/SNES Classic. Change core to FCEUmm, then when playing press start + select, options, and change color palette to "sony-cxa2025as-us" for best results.
Development log
- PCG NES physical copies available again!Nov 06, 2023
- Mobile/web browser version available!Oct 04, 2023
- Plummet Challenge Game (MUSIC VIDEO)Jul 10, 2023
Comments
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Any chance you could provide an NSF? I really liked the music!
Game itself is pretty fun too, liking the concept :D
Thank you! If anyone could provide that for you, that would be Kevin81! He's the wizard behind the music and sfx! Here's his itch.io and his soundcloud.