Back to the Future Overview
Back to the Future for the NES is a game where the player must navigate a temporal crisis. The protagonist, Marty McFly, has been displaced into the 1950s and must correct a disruption to his parents' meeting to ensure his own existence.
Gameplay primarily involves navigating overhead street sections where the screen scrolls forward at a fixed pace. This creates a challenging dynamic where Marty must continuously move while avoiding various period-themed obstacles and enemies. Success in these sections also depends on collecting time-extending items to prevent a game over.
These street sequences are interspersed with distinct minigames that represent key story moments. These include activities like targeting bullies with projectiles, avoiding unwanted romantic advances, and performing musical tasks.
The final objective shifts to piloting the DeLorean time machine, which operates similarly to the street sections. Here, the player must gather a specific resource to achieve the time travel needed to complete the story. This version of the game is notably different from other contemporary adaptations of the film.
