Family Computer (Famicom) / NES · Action Platformer

The Goonies

グーニーズ

Japan-only Famicom release; North America received Vs. The Goonies as an arcade cabinet only.

Japan: February 21, 1986 · Dev: Konami · Music: Satoe Terashima

About this game

A side-scrolling action game based on the 1985 Columbia Pictures film, released exclusively in Japan on February 21, 1986 — the same day the Famicom Disk System launched. Players guide Mikey through six stages to rescue his kidnapped friends from the Fratelli gang, with a memorable chiptune arrangement of Cyndi Lauper's 'The Goonies 'R' Good Enough' driving the adventure forward.

Key Features

Each of the six stages hides one imprisoned friend who must be freed before clearing the level. Collecting lanterns extends the time limit, and hidden warp points reward thorough exploration of every screen.

The Story Behind

Released in an era when movie-licensed games were often criticized for poor quality, The Goonies proved that Konami could translate a Hollywood property into a genuinely fun game. Its Japan-only status made it a curiosity for overseas collectors from the very beginning, and it influenced how Konami approached licensed titles throughout the late 1980s.

Tricks & Tales

Despite the film's worldwide popularity, the Famicom version was never officially exported — only a VS. System arcade cabinet reached North America. Konami's sequel, The Goonies II (1987), became the sole entry in the series to receive a Western NES release. A Disk System rewrite version was also made available in Japan in 1988.

Collector's Guide

Rarity uncommon
Japan Release February 21, 1986

Region & Compatibility

Japan-exclusive Famicom cartridge. The North American market only received a VS. System arcade version. No PAL release.

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