A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street NES is a side-scrolling platformer released in 1990, letting players step into the shoes of Elm Street teens as they battle the nightmare world of Freddy Krueger. It is a genuine piece of NES history that still draws collectors and retro gaming fans today.

A Nightmare on Elm Street NES Highlights

• A licensed horror platformer based on the classic Nightmare on Elm Street film franchise
• Released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System
• Developed by Rare, a studio well known for high-quality NES titles of the era
• A sought-after title among retro collectors and fans of classic horror games

Condition: Pre-Owned. This is a platformer genre title developed by Rare and published by LJN, released in October 1990 for the NES. Players navigate dream sequences and waking-world stages, fighting off Freddy and his minions across multiple levels. The game supports up to four players taking turns, which made it a standout feature for its time on the platform.

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