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Summary

Noah's Ark is a side‑scrolling platformer where you guide Noah through a patchwork of world‑spanning locations, each themed after a different continent and era – from ancient Rome to the Ice Age. You pick a stage, then run, duck, jump and fire straight‑ahead pellets to clear hostile creatures and reveal hidden goodies. Power‑ups appear as ducks that swap your weapon, grant temporary invulnerability or even freeze foes, while a slowly rising tide forces you to keep moving upward. Every third level culminates in a hefty boss, and after two‑thirds of the game you face the quirky drain‑plug monster before the final showdown. The core goal is simple yet satisfying: free the captive animals that have been hoarded by hostile humans and load them onto the ark.

Storyline

Noah’s Ark on the NES puts you in the shoes of the biblical Noah, who has been commanded by God to gather two of every animal and load them onto the ark before the flood arrives. However, the game adds a twist: hostile groups around the globe have captured various species, blocking Noah’s divine mission. Your task is to travel to these different locations, confront the captors, and free the animals so they can board the vessel.

The gameplay is straightforward—players control Noah as he moves from region to region, rescuing creatures and restoring the balance of the natural world. The premise stays true to the original biblical tale while giving it an adventure‑style structure that encourages exploration across a worldwide map.