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2026-03-06T00:27:59Z

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2026-03-06T00:25:03Z

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SimCity (NES prototype)

2026-01-29T04:02:12Z

Ndiddy: add build date

{{Prototype
|Page name=SimCity (NES prototype)
|titlescreen=SimCity NES prototype title.png
|status=Released
|releasedby=Video Game History Foundation
|origin_type=EPROM cartridge
|origin_labels=Top: PRG Bottom:Sim City '''Big''' CHR
|game=SimCity
|system=NES
|genre=Simulator
|unreleased=Yes
|builddate=Dec 20, 1990
}}
{{Download
|file=SimCity (NES prototype).zip
}}
A prototype of the unreleased SimCity for the NES.
==Notes==
* Announced for a "Spring 1991" release in Vol. 18 of Nintendo Power. This version of the game was likely never fully completed, though is still very playable.
* Archive contains:
** A ROM with an iNES header that will allow the game to be played in an emulator.
** A soundtrack rip in MP3/NSF format.
** Pictures of the cart and review/previews from various magazines that covered the game at the time.
** A guide which explains how to play the game and some history behind the cart.

==Screenshots==
<gallery mode=nolines widths=256 heights=224>
simcity.2018-12-25 11.32.40.png|Menu.
simcity.2018-12-25 11.32.53.png|Practice mode.
simcity.2018-12-25 11.33.40.png|Scenario.
</gallery>

==Origin==
<gallery mode=nolines heights=168 widths=240>
SimCity NES cart front.JPG|Cart front.
</gallery>

==See also==
[https://gamehistory.org/simcity/ The official release page of the game on VGHF.] [http://archive.is/vQTKg (Archive)]

[https://archive.org/details/simcity-nes Backup of the prototype on Archive.org.] [http://archive.is/P1np8 (Archive)]

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|SimCity}}}}

Exerion (PAL prototype)

2026-01-26T18:53:55Z

Ndiddy: add music credit

{{Prototype
|Page name=Exerion (PAL prototype)
|titlescreen=Exerion (PAL prototype) 000.png
|status=Released
|dumper=Video Game History Foundation
|filedumpdate=February 7, 2017
|filereleasedate=June 5, 2025
|origin_type=EPROM cartridge
|origin_labels=EXERION PART II <s>2/8</s> NES
|game=Exerion
|system=NES
|release_date={{RegionDate|JP|Nov 30, 1984}} {{RegionDate|US|Unreleased}} {{RegionDate|EU|Unreleased}}
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|file=Exerion (PAL prototype).zip
}}
A localization prototype for the unreleased PAL NES version of '''''Exerion'''''.

==Notes==
* Similar to Jaleco's overseas version of City Connection, this version of Exerion is spruced up from the Japanese Famicom version. It has larger PRG & CHR ROMs and the extra space was used for better graphics and music.
* The new title screen music was done by Tsukasa Tawada, a composer who worked at Jaleco during the late 80s and early 90s. He listed "Exerion (European version)" among his credits on his [https://web.archive.org/web/20050911134812/http://twdstudio.com/profile.html old website].
* An NTSC US version of Exerion was submitted to Nintendo lotcheck on March 17, 1989. It has the same CHR ROM as this PAL version, so the PAL version is likely from roughly the same time.
* For years the only available ROM for this game was a NintendoAge release with a defaced title screen and the Nintendo licensing text removed. Possibly due to confusion originating from the NintendoAge release, the game is currently DAT'd in the No-Intro romset as "Exerion II (USA) (Proto)" despite being a PAL localization prototype of Exerion, not a sequel. Patches for the NintendoAge release that restore the title screen were created by MrNorbert1994 and Bro3256 which byte matches with the ROM dumped in 2017.

==Screenshots==
<gallery heights="240" widths="256">
Exerion (PAL prototype) 001.png
Exerion (PAL prototype) 002.png
Exerion (PAL prototype) 003.png
Exerion (PAL prototype) 004.png
Exerion (PAL prototype) 005.png
Exerion (PAL prototype) 006.png
Exerion (PAL prototype) 007.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="400">
Exerion PAL cart.jpg
</gallery>

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Exerion}}}}

Final Fantasy II (US Prototype)

2026-01-26T18:30:01Z

Ndiddy: add origin screenshots

{{Prototype
|Page name=Final Fantasy II (prototype)
|titlescreen=Final Fantasy II Prototype 000.png
|status=Released
|releasedby=Lost Levels
|dumper=Frank Cifaldi
|filereleasedate=Dec 10, 2003
|origin_type=EPROM cartridge
|origin_board=NES-SNWEPROM-01
|origin_eproms=2x Hitachi HN27C301G-20
|origin_labels=Final Fantasy II Sample © 1988,1991 SQUARE soft (shell) FF2 NES for CES V12.5 (EPROMs)
|game=Final Fantasy II
|system=NES
|release_date={{RegionDate|JP|Dec 17, 1988}} {{RegionDate|US|Unreleased}} {{RegionDate|EU|Unreleased}}
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|file=Final Fantasy II Prototype.zip
}}
An unreleased US localization of '''Final Fantasy II''' for the '''NES'''.

==Notes==
{{Tcrf link|Proto:Final Fantasy II}}
* Unreleased US localization, it is sometimes referred to as '''''Final Fantasy II: Dark Shadow Over Palakia''''', though this subtitle never appears in the game itself.
* The game can be played from start to finish, with quite a few NoA mandated changes already in place.
** It doesn't appear as if the game was ready for release however, as the translation is in a very rough state. For example, references to death are casually left in the script, which would have meant the game would be rejected if it was sent to NoA for approval. There is also evidence of further changes that weren't implemented in this version of the game.
* It's cancellation is thought to be due to Squaresoft opting to translate Final Fantasy IV instead of continuing on with a game for the outdated NES.
* Miscellaneous Notes:
** Game is emulatable: Yes.

==Screenshots==
<gallery mode=nolines widths=240 heights=180>
File:Final Fantasy II.2022-04-29 23.26.18.png
File:Final Fantasy II.2022-04-29 23.28.11.png
File:Final Fantasy II.2022-04-29 23.28.46.png
File:Final Fantasy II.2022-04-29 23.40.15.png
File:Final Fantasy II.2022-04-29 23.46.03.png
File:Final Fantasy II.2022-04-29 23.46.15.png
File:Final Fantasy II Josef's Village.png
File:Final Fantasy II Silver.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="300">
File:Final Fantasy II US cart.jpg
File:Final Fantasy II US pcb.jpg
</gallery>

==See also==
[https://datomatic.no-intro.org/index.php?page=show_record&s=45&n=0760 No-intro entry.] 
[http://www.lostlevels.org/200312/200312-ffan2.shtml Release page.]
{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Final Fantasy II}}}}

File:Final Fantasy II US cart.jpg

2026-01-26T18:28:23Z

Ndiddy:

File:Final Fantasy II US pcb.jpg

2026-01-26T18:28:23Z

Ndiddy:

3D Challenge (Jan 12, 2011 prototype)

2026-01-26T18:02:28Z

Ndiddy: fix ownership & dumper

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=3D_Challenge-title.png
|Page name=3D Challenge (Jan 12, 2011 prototype)
|builddate=Jan 12, 2011
|status=Released
|dumper=Kelly
|releasedby=Forest of Illusion,
|filereleasedate=October 23, 2020
|game=3D Challenge
|system=Nintendo 3DS
|unreleased=Yes
|origin_ownership=Kelly
}}
{{Download
|file=3D Challenge (Tech Demo) (E3 prototype).zip
|external=http://twitter.com/forestillusion/status/1319640664758382593
}}
This is one of three Nintendo 3DS demos that Nintendo showcased at a private media event during E3 2010; but was not accessible from attendees on the show floor. 3D Challenge was an early demonstration of the Nintendo 3DS' 3D capabilities.
==Notes==
This demo has little documentation from the event. Here is a hands-on review from an author at NintendoWorldReport.

https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/hands-on-preview/23443/tech-demo-3d-challenge-nintendo-3ds

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|3D Challenge}}}}

Exerion (PAL prototype)

2026-01-24T18:24:28Z

Ndiddy: fix

{{Prototype
|Page name=Exerion (PAL prototype)
|titlescreen=Exerion (PAL prototype) 000.png
|status=Released
|dumper=Video Game History Foundation
|filedumpdate=February 7, 2017
|filereleasedate=June 5, 2025
|origin_type=EPROM cartridge
|origin_labels=Exerion Part II 2̵/̵8̵ NES
|game=Exerion
|system=NES
|release_date={{RegionDate|JP|November 30, 1984}} {{RegionDate|US|Unreleased}} {{RegionDate|EU|Unreleased}}
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|file=Exerion (PAL prototype).zip
}}
Localization prototype for the unreleased PAL NES version of '''''Exerion'''''.

==Notes==
* Similar to Jaleco's overseas version of City Connection, this version of Exerion is spruced up from the Famicom version. It has larger PRG & CHR ROMs and the extra space was used for better graphics and music.
* An NTSC US version of Exerion was submitted to Nintendo lotcheck on March 17, 1989. It has the same CHR ROM as this PAL version, so the PAL version is likely from roughly the same time.
* For years the only available ROM for this game was a NintendoAge release with a defaced title screen and the Nintendo licensing text removed. Possibly due to confusion originating from the NintendoAge release, the game is currently DAT'd in the No-Intro romset as "Exerion II (USA) (Proto)" despite being a PAL localization prototype of Exerion, not a sequel.

==Screenshots==
<gallery heights="240" widths="256">
Exerion (PAL prototype) 001.png
Exerion (PAL prototype) 002.png
Exerion (PAL prototype) 003.png
Exerion (PAL prototype) 004.png
Exerion (PAL prototype) 005.png
Exerion (PAL prototype) 006.png
Exerion (PAL prototype) 007.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="400">
Exerion PAL cart.jpg
</gallery>

{{Prototype Footer}}

Exerion (PAL prototype)

2026-01-24T18:22:57Z

File:Exerion (PAL prototype).zip

2026-01-24T18:03:48Z

Ndiddy:

File:Exerion (PAL prototype) 000.png

2026-01-24T17:57:53Z

Ndiddy:

Krazy Kreatures (prototype)

2026-01-22T23:16:21Z

Ndiddy: i forgot how krazy kreatures played

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=Krazy kreatures tengen.png
|Page name=Krazy Kreatures (prototype)
|status=Released
|releasedby=Video Game History Foundation
|filereleasedate=January 10, 2026
|game=Krazy Kreatures
|system=NES
|genre=Puzzle
|release_date={{RegionDate|US|Dec 1990}}{{RegionDate|BR|Jun 1991}}
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|file=Krazy kreatures tengen.zip
}}
An early prototype of '''Krazy Kreatures''' for the NES.

==Notes==
* At the time of this prototype's compilation, the programmer, Franz Lanzinger, was working for Tengen. He would later leave the company to found Bitmasters, and the game would be published by American Video Entertainment instead.
* Uses the sound effects from Ms. Pac-Man (Lanzinger's previous game)
* Miscellaneous Notes:
** Game is emulatable: Yes (as of January 10, 2026).

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Krazy Kreatures}}}}

Hit the Ice (Prototype B)

2026-01-22T23:15:27Z

Ndiddy: add note about lotcheck

{{Prototype
|titlescreen=Hit the Ice.2022-04-30 00.40.02.png
|status=Released
|origin_type=Split ROM file
|origin_lot=2018 Nintendo data breach
|origin_files=NEWS\テープリストア\NEWS_02\usr01\uji\Mail\inbox
|game=Hit the Ice
|filereleasedate=Jul 24, 2020
|system=NES
|genre=Role-Playing, Sports
|unreleased=Yes
}}
{{DoNotUpload}}
A prototype of the unreleased '''Hit the Ice''' for NES.
==Notes==
{{Tcrf link|Hit the Ice (NES)}}
* ROM checksum matches the version of the game submitted to Nintendo lotcheck on March 22, 1993. It was approved by Nintendo on March 29, 1993, meaning that this is what would have been released on cartridge in the US if Taito had not chosen to cancel the game's release.

==See also==
* [https://datomatic.no-intro.org/index.php?page=show_record&s=45&n=3136 No-intro entry]
{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Hit the Ice}}}}

The California Raisins: The Grape Escape (Prototype A)

2026-01-22T22:54:40Z

Ndiddy: add note about lotcheck

{{Prototype
|Page name=The California Raisins: The Grape Escape (Prototype A)
|titlescreen=California Raisins - The Grape Escape-(Prototype A).png
|status=Released
|dumper=Brandon Murphy 
|releasedby=Lost Levels
|filereleasedate=August 1, 2003
|origin_type=EPROM cartridge
|origin_board=NES-UN-ROM-04
|origin_eproms=1x Hitachi HN27C301G-20
|origin_labels=Please Return Rom to Capcom USA When Finished Thank You CAPCOM U.S.A., Inc. 3303 Scott Boulevard Santa Clara, CA 95054 RAISINS
|game=The California Raisins: The Grape Escape
|system=NES
|genre=Action
|unreleased=Yes
}}
{{Download
|file=California Raisins - The Grape Escape (Prototype A).7z
}}
A prototype of the unreleased California Raisins: The Grape Escape for the NES.

==Notes==
* ROM checksum matches the version of the game submitted to Nintendo lotcheck on October 7, 1991. It was approved by Nintendo on October 29, 1991, meaning that this is what would have been released on cartridge in the US if Capcom had not chosen to cancel the game's release.

==Origin==
<gallery mode=nolines widths=240 heights=180>
california raisins cart front.jpg|Cart front.
</gallery>

==See also==
[http://www.nintendoplayer.com/unreleased/california-raisins/ Read the Nintendo Player article here!] [http://archive.is/n0YSw (Archive)]

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|The California Raisins: The Grape Escape}}}}

Spy vs Spy: The Island Caper (Prototype)

2026-01-22T19:46:24Z

Ndiddy: add note about lotcheck

{{Prototype
|Page name=Spy vs Spy: The Island Caper (Prototype)
|titlescreen=Spy vs Spy - The Island Caper (Prototype).2021-07-27 14.33.33.png
|buildname=N/A
|status=Released, redump needed
|dumper=Frank Cifaldi
|releasedby=Hidden Palace
|filereleasedate=December 26, 2024
|origin_type=EPROM cartridge
|origin_labels=N/A
|origin_lot=Nolan Brothers Lot
|game=Spy vs Spy: The Island Caper
|system=NES
|genre=Action
|release_date={{RegionDate|JP|Mar 27, 1987}}{{RegionDate|US|Unreleased }}
|unreleased=Yes
}}
{{Download
|file=Spy vs Spy - The Island Caper (Prototype).zip
}}
A prototype of Spy vs Spy: The Island Caper for the NES.
==Notes==
* Unreleased English localization prototype of "Nangoku Shirei!! Spy vs. Spy" called "Spy vs Spy: The Island Caper". Cancelled for unknown reasons, but seems to have been intended for a 1988 release.
* ROM checksum matches the version of the game submitted to Nintendo lotcheck on June 22, 1988, meaning that this is what would have been released on cartridge in the US if Kemco had not chosen to cancel the game's release in that region.
* Besides the changes made to the title screen, the island names were changed to generic nouns. The Japanese version uses specific names for each of the islands.
* Walking speed has been adjusted so that its faster.

==Screenshots==
<center><gallery heights="224" widths="256">
Spy vs Spy - The Island Caper (Prototype).2021-07-27 14.33.33.png
Spy vs Spy - The Island Caper (Prototype).2021-07-27 14.34.13.png
Spy vs Spy - The Island Caper (Prototype).2021-07-27 14.34.17.png
Spy vs Spy - The Island Caper (Prototype).2021-07-27 14.34.35.png
Spy vs Spy - The Island Caper (Prototype).2021-07-27 14.34.38.png
Spy vs Spy - The Island Caper (Prototype).2021-07-27 14.35.35.png
Spy vs Spy - The Island Caper (Prototype).2021-07-27 14.35.52.png
</gallery></center>

==Acknowledgments==
A huge thanks to Frank Cifaldi at the Video Game History Foundation and the Nolan brothers for this release!

==See also==
* [https://tcrf.net The Cutting Room Floor (TCRF)]
* [https://archive.org Internet Archive (IA)]

{{Navbox prototype|Spy vs Spy: The Island Caper}}

Makai Island (US prototype)

2026-01-22T19:35:27Z

Ndiddy: wording

{{Prototype
|Page name=Makai Island (US prototype)
|titlescreen=Makai Island (U) (Prototype).2022-04-15 10.47.45.png
|status=Released
|dumper=Skrybe
|releasedby=Lost Levels
|filereleasedate=April 10, 2007
|game=Higemaru Makaijima: Nanatsu no Shima Daibouken
|system=NES
|genre=Action-Adventure
|release_date={{RegionDate|JP|April 14, 1987}} {{RegionDate|US|Unreleased}}
|unreleased=Yes
}}
{{Download
|file=Makai Island.zip
}}
An unreleased localization of the game '''''Higemaru Makaijima - Nanatsu no Shima Daibōken'''''. A ROM image was released as part of Virtual Console Alternative Week event on Lost Levels in 2007.

==Notes==
* ROM checksum matches the version of Makai Island submitted to Nintendo lotcheck on March 31, 1987, meaning that this is what would have been released on cartridge in the US if Capcom had not chosen to cancel the game's release in that region.

==Screenshots==
<gallery mode=nolines widths=240 heights=180>
File:Makai Island (U) (Prototype).2022-04-29 22.05.56.png
File:Makai Island (U) (Prototype).2022-04-29 22.05.50.png
File:Makai Island (U) (Prototype).2022-04-29 22.06.32.png
File:Makai Island (U) (Prototype).2022-04-29 22.07.07.png
File:Makai Island (U) (Prototype).2022-04-29 22.09.35.png
</gallery>

==See also==
*[http://forums.lostlevels.org/viewtopic.php?t=1345 Original ROM release forum thread]
{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Higemaru Makaijima: Nanatsu no Shima Daibouken}}}}

Makai Island (US prototype)

2026-01-22T19:19:15Z

Ndiddy: add note about lotcheck

{{Prototype
|Page name=Makai Island (US prototype)
|titlescreen=Makai Island (U) (Prototype).2022-04-15 10.47.45.png
|status=Released
|dumper=Skrybe
|releasedby=Lost Levels
|filereleasedate=April 10, 2007
|game=Higemaru Makaijima: Nanatsu no Shima Daibouken
|system=NES
|genre=Action-Adventure
|release_date={{RegionDate|JP|April 14, 1987}} {{RegionDate|US|Unreleased}}
|unreleased=Yes
}}
{{Download
|file=Makai Island.zip
}}
An unreleased localization of the game '''''Higemaru Makaijima - Nanatsu no Shima Daibōken'''''. A ROM image was released as part of Virtual Console Alternative Week event on Lost Levels in 2007.

==Notes==
* ROM checksum matches the version of Makai Island submitted to Nintendo lotcheck on March 31, 1987. This means that this is what would have been released on cartridge in the US if Capcom had not chosen to cancel the game's release in that region.

==Screenshots==
<gallery mode=nolines widths=240 heights=180>
File:Makai Island (U) (Prototype).2022-04-29 22.05.56.png
File:Makai Island (U) (Prototype).2022-04-29 22.05.50.png
File:Makai Island (U) (Prototype).2022-04-29 22.06.32.png
File:Makai Island (U) (Prototype).2022-04-29 22.07.07.png
File:Makai Island (U) (Prototype).2022-04-29 22.09.35.png
</gallery>

==See also==
*[http://forums.lostlevels.org/viewtopic.php?t=1345 Original ROM release forum thread]
{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Higemaru Makaijima: Nanatsu no Shima Daibouken}}}}

Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype)

2026-01-21T18:26:41Z

Ndiddy: clarify

{{Prototype
|Page name=Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype)
|titlescreen=Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 000.png
|buildname=Jun 18, 1992
|status=Released
|filereleasedate=January 20, 2026
|origin_type=EPROM cartridge
|origin_labels=GIMMICK NES 6/18 PRG 4A7B GIMMICK NES 4/11 PAL CHR 5D31
|origin_eproms=1x ST M27C2001-15F1 1x Hitachi HN27C101G-25
|origin_board=NES-BTR
|game=Gimmick!
|system=NES
|release_date={{RegionDate|JP|Jan 31, 1992}}{{RegionDate|SCN|May 5, 1993}}
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|file=Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype).zip
}}
The final build of the unreleased US version of '''''Mr. Gimmick'''''.
==Notes==
* ROM checksums match the version of Mr. Gimmick submitted to Nintendo lotcheck on July 17, 1992. It was approved by Nintendo on August 4, 1992, meaning that this is what would have been released on cartridge in the US if Sunsoft had not chosen to cancel the game's release in that region.
* A slightly earlier NTSC Mr. Gimmick build was previously released in 2011 by RetroUSB. The only differences between that build and this final build are that the order of the intro text screens were changed, and the music was delayed to not start until after the "Licensed by Nintendo" text. This matches the final PAL version. Lotcheck indicates that this was the second ROM submission, so the licensing text being moved to the start may have been requested by Nintendo.
* Intro text screen order from the slightly earlier NTSC build: Sunsoft Presents -> Mr. Gimmick -> © 1992 Sunsoft -> Licensed by Nintendo
* Intro text screen order from this build and PAL final: Licensed by Nintendo -> Sunsoft Presents -> Authentic Entertainment -> Mr. Gimmick -> © 1992 Sunsoft
* Note that you start with four lives like the Japanese version rather than eight lives like the PAL version.

==Screenshots==
<gallery heights="240" widths="256">
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 001.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 002.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 003.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 004.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 005.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 006.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 007.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 008.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 009.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 010.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 011.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 012.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 013.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 014.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 015.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 016.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="400">
Mr. Gimmick NTSC final cart 01.jpg
Mr. Gimmick NTSC final cart 02.jpg
</gallery>

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Gimmick!}}}}

Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype)

2026-01-21T04:35:45Z

Ndiddy: add note about lives

{{Prototype
|Page name=Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype)
|buildname=June 18, 1992
|status=Released
|filereleasedate=January 20, 2026
|titlescreen=Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 000.png
|origin_type=EPROM cartridge
|origin_labels=Gimmick NES 6/18 PRG 4A7B
|origin_eproms=1x STM M27C2001-15F1, 1x Hitachi HN27C101G-25
|origin_board=NES-BTR
|game=Mr. Gimmick
|system=NES
|unreleased=No
}}

{{Download
|file=Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype).zip
}}
Final build of the unreleased US version of Mr. Gimmick.
==Notes==
* ROM checksums match the version of Mr. Gimmick submitted to Nintendo lotcheck on July 17, 1992. It was approved by Nintendo on August 4, 1992, meaning that this is what would have been released on cartridge in the US if Sunsoft had not chosen to cancel the game's release in that region.
* A slightly earlier NTSC Mr. Gimmick build was previously released in 2011 by RetroUSB. The only differences between that build and this final build are that the order of the intro text screens were changed, and the music was delayed to not start until after the "Licensed by Nintendo" text. This matches the final PAL version. Lotcheck indicates that this was the second ROM submission, so the licensing text change may have been requested by Nintendo.
* Intro text screen order from the slightly earlier NTSC build: Sunsoft Presents -> Mr. Gimmick -> © 1992 Sunsoft -> Licensed by Nintendo
* Intro text screen order from this build and PAL final: Licensed by Nintendo -> Sunsoft Presents -> Authentic Entertainment -> Mr. Gimmick -> © 1992 Sunsoft
* Note that you start with four lives like the Japanese version rather than eight lives like the PAL version.

==Screenshots==
<gallery heights="240" widths="256">
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 001.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 002.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 003.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 004.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 005.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 006.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 007.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 008.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 009.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 010.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 011.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 012.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 013.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 014.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 015.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 016.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="400">
Mr. Gimmick NTSC final cart 01.jpg
Mr. Gimmick NTSC final cart 02.jpg
</gallery>

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Gimmick!}}}}

Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype)

2026-01-21T04:21:49Z

Ndiddy: add intro text screen order

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|status=Released
|filereleasedate=January 20, 2026
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{{Download
|file=Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype).zip
}}
Final build of the unreleased US version of Mr. Gimmick.
==Notes==
* ROM checksums match the version of Mr. Gimmick submitted to Nintendo lotcheck on July 17, 1992. It was approved by Nintendo on August 4, 1992, meaning that this is what would have been released on cartridge in the US if Sunsoft had not chosen to cancel the game's release in that region.
* A slightly earlier NTSC Mr. Gimmick build was previously released in 2011 by RetroUSB. The only differences between that build and this final build are that the order of the intro text screens were changed, and the music was delayed to not start until after the "Licensed by Nintendo" text. This matches the final PAL version. Lotcheck indicates that this was the second ROM submission, so the licensing text change may have been requested by Nintendo.
* Intro text screen order from the slightly earlier NTSC build: Sunsoft Presents -> Mr. Gimmick -> © 1992 Sunsoft -> Licensed by Nintendo
* Intro text screen order from this build and PAL final: Licensed by Nintendo -> Sunsoft Presents -> Authentic Entertainment -> Mr. Gimmick -> © 1992 Sunsoft

==Screenshots==
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Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 001.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 002.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 003.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 004.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 005.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 006.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 007.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 008.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 009.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 010.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 011.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 012.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 013.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 014.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 015.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 016.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
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Mr. Gimmick NTSC final cart 01.jpg
Mr. Gimmick NTSC final cart 02.jpg
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Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype)

2026-01-21T04:13:29Z

Ndiddy: clarify notes

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|status=Released
|filereleasedate=January 20, 2026
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|origin_type=EPROM cartridge
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|origin_board=NES-BTR
|game=Mr. Gimmick
|system=NES
|unreleased=No
}}

{{Download
|file=Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype).zip
}}
Final build of the unreleased US version of Mr. Gimmick.
==Notes==
* ROM checksums match the version of Mr. Gimmick submitted to Nintendo lotcheck on July 17, 1992. It was approved by Nintendo on August 4, 1992, meaning that this is what would have been released on cartridge in the US if Sunsoft had not chosen to cancel the game's release in that region.
* A slightly earlier NTSC Mr. Gimmick build was previously released in 2011 by RetroUSB. The only differences between that build and this final build are that the order of the intro text screens were changed, and the music was delayed to not start until after the "Licensed by Nintendo" text. This matches the final PAL version. Lotcheck indicates that this was the second ROM submission, so the licensing text change may have been requested by Nintendo.

==Screenshots==
<gallery heights="240" widths="256">
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 001.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 002.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 003.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 004.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 005.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 006.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 007.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 008.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 009.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 010.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 011.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 012.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 013.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 014.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 015.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 016.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
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Mr. Gimmick NTSC final cart 01.jpg
Mr. Gimmick NTSC final cart 02.jpg
</gallery>

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Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype)

2026-01-21T02:27:21Z

Ndiddy: add file release date

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|Page name=Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype)
|buildname=June 18, 1992
|status=Released
|filereleasedate=January 20, 2026
|titlescreen=Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 000.png
|origin_type=EPROM cartridge
|origin_labels=Gimmick NES 6/18 PRG 4A7B
|origin_eproms=1x STM M27C2001-15F1, 1x Hitachi HN27C101G-25
|origin_board=NES-BTR
|game=Mr. Gimmick
|system=NES
|unreleased=No
}}

{{Download
|file=Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype).zip
}}
Final build of the unreleased US version of Mr. Gimmick.
==Notes==
* ROM checksums match the version of the game submitted to Nintendo lotcheck on July 17, 1992.
* A slightly earlier NTSC Mr. Gimmick build was previously released in 2011 by RetroUSB. The only differences between that build and this final build are that the order of the intro text screens were changed, and the music was delayed to not start until after the "Licensed by Nintendo" text. This matches the final PAL version. Lotcheck indicates that this was the second ROM submission, so the licensing text change may have been requested by Nintendo.

==Screenshots==
<gallery heights="240" widths="256">
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 001.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 002.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 003.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 004.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 005.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 006.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 007.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 008.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 009.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 010.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 011.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 012.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 013.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 014.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 015.png
Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype) 016.png
</gallery>

==Origin==
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="400">
Mr. Gimmick NTSC final cart 01.jpg
Mr. Gimmick NTSC final cart 02.jpg
</gallery>

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Gimmick!}}}}

Mr. Gimmick (June 18, 1992 prototype)