Retrogaming Roundtable

paulB812 · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 12:30 pm Post subject: Bio Force Ape

Hi,

I found this at a yardsale while visiting relatives in Carson, California. The plain label caught my eye in a pile of Nintendo cartridges, for 3 dollars I thought why not. After doing some searching online am I right to assume this game has not been released?

Here are pictures:

Paul

jhd7 · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 12:48 pm Post subject:

It was rumored for the NES as late as mid-1992, but never released. I never knew such a cart existed. Great find!!

jeff d

DreamTR · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 1:10 pm Post subject:

PM Sent.

kainemaxwell · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 1:34 pm Post subject:

Nice find! I remember a preview blurb about it in an old Nintendo Power issue back in the day!
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paulB812 · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:12 pm Post subject:

Here are some details about the gameplay:

The ape character is very animated. Like when you're ready to grab an enemy his chest shifts up and twists his arms and head forward, and he flaps like a bird when he falls for more than a screen.

You can punch, but it's better to grab the enemies and slam or throw them into the ground or walls with the cross pad. There isn't a damage meter but you take a lot of hits before you die and flicker when you're about to.

Paul

Evan_G · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:26 pm Post subject:

How does it play like? Is it fun?
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Dr. Morbis · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:24 pm Post subject:

Oh. My. God. Long have I waited for this day. I can only hope that it falls into the right hands.
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Sothy · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:28 pm Post subject:

"Oh. My. God. Long have I waited for this day. I can only hope that it falls into the right hands."

Queen Of The Felines · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:34 pm Post subject:

Is it better than Zelda III?

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Kid Fenris · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:41 pm Post subject:

Wow. Bio Force Ape. I'm cracking up at the shot of the ape roaring at the silhouettes of his kidnapped human family.

For those unfamiliar with Bio Force Ape, here's some background info.
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intvsama · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 10:31 pm Post subject: Re: Bio Force Ape

Wanna triple your investment? 8*) Good haul. I'm glad to see legit protos are still popping up here and there.
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Evan_G · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 10:36 pm Post subject:

paulB812 · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 2:08 pm Post subject:

I have not expressed an interest in selling this cart but apparently a few people want to buy it. Was just looking for more information outside of a websearch.

As for how it plays, pretty much like your average Nintendo game I guess. Mostly getting from the start of the level to the end, no power ups. I've had this for a few months and haven't beat it yet because there's not much more to the mine cart rides and beating guys up. Plus there isn't a password option.

Paul

Enixis · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 2:58 pm Post subject:

From the screenshots the game looks sweet! Is the game complete and bug free?

Skrybe · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:22 pm Post subject:

Have you given any thought to getting the game dumped?

Kid Fenris · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:40 pm Post subject:

Dr. Morbis · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 8:38 pm Post subject:

DreamTR · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:36 pm Post subject:

I SERIOUSLY doubt Hellraiser is that sought after. Laughing

paulB812 · Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 5:08 pm Post subject:

Kid Fenris, as a matter of fact there is. After level 3 you rescue a girl, here are some of the screens after you beat the level 3 boss. I haven't got far enough to save anyone else yet.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c216/paulB812/319fdd4d.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c216/paulB812/d19892a2.jpg

Paul

adaml · Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 6:50 pm Post subject:

That second picture looks like Bob Saget talking to a wild-haired Ossie Davis.

Was Ape's reply: "I'm gonna git dem suckas"?
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Kid Fenris · Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:22 pm Post subject:

Interesting screens. Our ape hero is apparently a shape-shifting celebrity impersonator.

Anyway, thanks for posting these shots. It'd be interesting to find out just how many levels the game has. Seeing as how there are two more family members to save, I'd bet on at least another three stages: two for the rescues and one more for the typical NES action-game showdown at the enemies' lair. Of course, that's assuming the game is complete.

Now, if only someone could find that long-rumored Vanilla Ice game.
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TheRedEye · Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:23 pm Post subject:

I want New Kids, myself.

adaml · Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:31 pm Post subject:

gamergary · Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 7:02 am Post subject:

Paul you should perhaps talk to TheRedEye on this forum or over at his own site http://www.lostlevels.org/ . He would be interested in dumping the game and releasing it to the masses.
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jajaja · Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 9:01 am Post subject:

Thats crazy.. finding a unreleased NES game for $3 which is worth maybe $2000++ Gah!

Advice, dont dump it if you can, the value will drop.
Damn lucky and great find Wink