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The player must earn money in order to become the wealthiest gambler in the world. The game, set in New York City, is considered a spin-off from the Pachio-kun franchise. In this casino game, there is a choice of two game modes: "game" and simulation. In the simulation mode, the player control...

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Developer
Soft Machine

Released on
1989

Size
1 Player

Version
NES

Requirements
Nintendo Entertainment System

Downloads
Casino

Publisher
Coconuts Japan Entertainment

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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The player must earn money in order to become the wealthiest gambler in the world. The game, set in New York City, is considered a spin-off from the Pachio-kun franchise.

In this casino game, there is a choice of two game modes: “game” and simulation. In the simulation mode, the player controls a pachinko ball named Pachio-kun, who walks directly into a casino where he can exchange money for tokens and try his luck at the slot machines. In the “game mode”, he is brought in a helicopter onto a top-down “world map” area. He is told that this is Brooklyn, New York, and begins to roam the area, gradually gaining access to different casino houses. There are also random encounters, during which he is able to bet some money and directly operate a slot machine from the world map.

American Dream

Overview & History

Released exclusively in Japan in 1989 by Copya System for the Famicom, American Dream (often misconstrued as a localized title) is a bizarre, satirical action game that plays on late-80s Japanese perceptions of American culture. The storyline follows a naive tourist named Jimmy who travels to the United States to chase unimaginable wealth and fame, only to find himself navigating a gauntlet of surreal, hazardous urban environments—from chaotic New York subway platforms to sprawling, neon-lit Hollywood alleys. Infamous for its extreme rarity and unusual difficulty curve, this overlooked 8-bit title blends platforming with rapid-fire mini-game mechanics.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Unlike standard linear side-scrollers, American Dream switches dynamically between traditional platforming and frantic top-down action sequences. Jimmy's primary defense against aggressive street punks, stray animals, and eccentric bosses is a trusty baseball bat. Players must manage Jimmy's stamina gauge while collecting dollar bills scattered across stages to increase their final score and unlock life-saving upgrades. The game utilizes a password system to combat its brutal progression, requiring precise timing during jumping puzzles and careful positioning during melee combat encounters.