Mr. Gimmick is an adventure developed by SUNSOFT, released 31 January 1992 on Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.
What Mr. Gimmick is
Mr. Gimmick is an adventure game developed by SUNSOFT and released in 1992. It is available on Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The story begins during an unnamed young girl's birthday. Her father is normally busy with work, but he is able to spend time with her family for the special occasion. Earlier, he had gone to the store to purchase a new toy for his daughter. Yumetaro had been wandering the toy store and became confused when her father came in. He hid with stuffed toys that looked like him, but was picked up by the girl's father. When the girl opens the Yumetaro gift, she is delighted. Yumetaro becomes the girl's favorite, and so her other toys no longer feel loved. One night, the toys come alive and take the girl to another dimension. The only one left is Yumetaro, who follows the toys in search of her.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Mr. Gimmick launched on 31 January 1992, within three weeks of X-Men, Baseball Stars 2 and Romancing SaGa.
Released around the same time: X-Men, Baseball Stars 2, Romancing SaGa.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Dlc
Quick answers
Mr. Gimmick — frequently asked questions
When did Mr. Gimmick come out?
Mr. Gimmick was released on 31 January 1992 for Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.
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