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| Developer(s) | Atlus |
| Publisher(s) | Atlus |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Entertainment System |
| Release date(s) | JP
April 5, 1991 NA September 1991 |
| Genre(s) | Platform game |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Media | Cartridge |
| Input methods | Control pad |
Rockin' Kats, released in Japan as N.Y. Nyankies (ニューヨークニャンキース) is a platform video game produced by Atlus Software Inc. in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The side-scrolling game involves the adventures of a cartoon cat in his quest to defeat a criminal gang that has taken over the city.
The player takes control of Willy, a rising young jazz cat in New York City who goes by the stage name of "The Rockin' Kat." However, the local crime boss, Mugsy, kidnaps Willy's girlfriend, Jill. To rescue Jill and defeat the gangster, Willy must venture through seven different levels or "channels" (from a television set) that feature various themes, thugs and bosses.
Willy is armed with a punch gun, that he can launch at the various thugs, or to hook onto and swing from. Willy can also use the punch gun to grab and throw certain objects. Mastering the punch gun is critical to the player's success in the game.
There are a total of five stages. The first four stages can be played in any order, which are selected at the start of the game as "channels" on a TV monitor. The fifth and final stage or "channel" becomes available only after the other four have been completed. The levels includes a carnival, a flight atop a moving plane, and a park. There's also a "shopping channel", where the player can buy power-ups with cash obtained thorough the game, and a "bonus channel" where minigames can be played for additional cash. A password feature is available that helps the player keep track of their progress.
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| Developer(s) | Atlus |
| Publisher(s) | Atlus |
| Japanese title | NY Nyankies |
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| System(s) | NES, Arcade |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Rockin' Kats (known in Japan as NY Nyankies) is the title of a NES game published in 1991 by Atlus Software Inc. It also appeared on Nintendo's arcade machine, the PlayChoice 10. The platform game involves the adventures of a cartoon cat in his quest to defeat a criminal gang that has taken over the city and repeatedly kidnapped his girlfriend.
In the single player game you control Willy who must rescue his girlfriend and defeat the gangster Mugsy. Players venture through five different levels called "channels" (from a television set) that feature various themes, enemies, and bosses.
From the game manual:
"Willy, the Rockin' Kat, (our hero!) and his girl, Jill, are the cutest couple to jazz around New York in years! Unfortunately, while Willy was doing a solo, the local crime boss, Mugsy, caught a peep at Jill and knew he had to have her! In his underhand way, he sent his loyal pack of thugs to kidnap poor Jill. It was cat-burglary, all right. By the time Willy finds out, his girl has been hidden away deep in the city. The fur starts to fly when he takes on the crime world to save her. Willy must find his way though the hot streets, a not-so-funny amusement park, and the wild west (among other dangerous adventures!) with only his Punch Gun at his side. You'd better go along to help out!"
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| Channel 1 sign says "CoCo Cola" | Sign says "Atlus Soda" |
| Channel 1 sign says "NY Beer" | Sign says "Root Beer" |
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