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Die Hard

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ABOUT THE ORIGINAL GAME

John McClane is back in action on the Nintendo Entertainment System! When he flies into Nakatomi Plaza to surprise his wife Holly, he finds her and dozens of hostages held by Hans Gruber’s ruthless gang. Played from a unique top-down perspective, Die Hard NES challenges you to blast through 40 terrorists, navigate stairwells, air ducts, and the express elevator to reclaim each floor, and ultimately the safe vault on the 30th level. With real-time radio chatter and dynamic cinematic sequences, every decision you make can change the fate of McClane, caught in a ticking-clock showdown.
Armed initially with only his bare fists, John unlocks an arsenal of pistols, machine guns, C-4, rocket launchers, and flashbangs as he downs enemies, and replenishes health with soda cans and medkits. Watch your “foot meter” as broken glass and high-speed dashes slow you down, adding authentic tension to every firefight. Smash vending machines for free soda, shatter windows for tactical advantage, and race against the clock before Hans’s locks open, and it’s game over. With advanced modes unlocking new floors and destructible environments to explore, Die Hard NES delivers heart-pounding action and nonstop thrills for fans and newcomers alike.

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ProjectOriginal gameCreatorTypeVersion
Die Hard Special EditionDie HardMagnus NilssonComplete1.0

Translations

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ProjectOriginal gameCreatorTypeVersion
Die Hard (French)Die HardVectrex280996/FG SoftFully Playable1.0
Die Hard (Spanish)Die HardWaveFully Playable1.1

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