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Gyromite

Gyromite is a video game released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, designed for use with the Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.). Gyromite is one of two games in Nintendo's Robot Series, the other…

13 August 1985

Gyromite is a platform developed by Nintendo R&D1, released 13 August 1985 on Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.

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What Gyromite is

Gyromite is a platform game developed by Nintendo R&D1 and released in 1985. It was published by Nintendo. It is available on Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Professor Hector and his assistant, Professor Vector, navigate side-scrolling platform levels with the help of their creation, R.O.B. Their lives are threatened by dynamite and hungry little bird-like creatures called Smicks, and Professor Hector's sleep-walking tendencies get him in trouble as well.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action, fantasy and science fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Gyromite — frequently asked questions

When did Gyromite come out?
Gyromite was released on 13 August 1985 for Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.
Does Gyromite have multiplayer?
Yes. Gyromite supports multiplayer.

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