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The Hunt for Red October

NES · Released December 31, 1990 · Developed by Beam Software · Published by Hi-Tech Expressions

Single player
ArcadeActionThrillerWarfare

Summary

The NES version has an exclusive level: the final stage changes to platform-style gameplay. The player, as Ramius, must find and disable bombs Soviet-loyal crewmembers have set in the weapons bay of the Red October.

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Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action · Thriller · Warfare
Developer
Beam Software

Also known as

France A la poursuite de l'Octobre RougeFrench title

Release history (2 entries)

DatePlatformRegion
Dec 31, 1990Nintendo Entertainment System
Dec 31, 1991Nintendo Entertainment System

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Storyline

Based on the movie of the same name, the Soviet Union have been building in secret a Typhoon-class submarine with nuclear strike capabilities. This war machine has been named the Red October. While on its trial run, the captain, Marko Ramius has hijacked the submarine along with its crew. They plan to defect to the United States. Naturally, such a weapon must not be allowed to fall into American plans, and so orders are issued among the Soviet forces to destroy the Red October.

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