The Hunt for Red October
About the Game
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 it's crew. They plan to defect to the United States.
Gameplay & Core Systems
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. You control the Red October during its run for freedom. The Red October submarine can move in any of four directions. players may also activate a ECM blast that will destroy all nearby offensive weapons. On the screen at all times are displays for Armor (health) and Power (fuel); should either run low, the Red October in danger of being destroyed.
Standout Features
- Power-Ups to increase or decrease the power of missiles and torpedoes may be found by destroying enemies.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes 1 Player.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for The Hunt for Red October | NES | Nintendo Entertainment System.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Hi Tech Expressions Video Games, L.P. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Beam Software Pty., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Paramount Pictures Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Hi Tech Expressions Video Games, L.P. | France, Germany, Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Beam Software Pty., Ltd. | France, Germany, Italy | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Paramount Pictures Corporation | France, Germany, Italy | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Cartridge | NES | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1 Player | NES | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | United States | MobyGames |
| 1991 | France, Germany, Italy | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Media PN | NES-7H-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 087855000515 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 6832 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00004SVQK | United States | MobyGames |
Data by MobyGames.com
