Nintendo Game and Watch Octopus

Description

Nintendo Game and Watch Octopus – Tested and working

The Nintendo Game & Watch: Octopus is one of the most iconic and visually striking titles in the series, and a favourite among collectors. Here’s the full rundown:

Overview

• Title: Octopus

• Release Date: July 16, 1981

• Model Number: OC-22

• Series: Wide Screen Series (introduced larger LCD screens compared to the early Silver/Gold series)

• Power: 2 × LR44 button cell batteries

• Players: 1

Gameplay

• You control a diver swimming from your boat down to the sunken treasure chest.

• The catch: a giant octopus guards the treasure, using its long tentacles to try to grab you.

• Objective:

  • Dive down, collect as much treasure as you can.

  • Return to the boat safely to bank your loot (points are only counted once you bring the treasure back).

• If the octopus catches you, you lose a life.

• Game A: Normal speed.

• Game B: Faster, harder, and the octopus moves more aggressively.