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Cover art of Widget
Platform
NES
Genres
Action
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Graphic Research Co., Ltd.
Publishers
Atlus Co., Ltd
Release date
December 31, 1992

Summary

Widget is an action‑platformer that brings the quirky charm of the 1990s cartoon to the NES. Players guide a purple alien named Widget through colorful levels, using his shape‑shifting abilities to overcome obstacles and quirky enemies. Atlus handled both development and publishing, ensuring the game’s quirky humor matched the TV series’ tone. The title’s success sparked a quick follow‑up, Super Widget, which landed on the Super NES the next year, expanding the alien’s adventures with richer graphics and new mechanics. The series remains a nostalgic nod to early‑90s cross‑media experiments.

Storyline

The world is in danger as an evil twin of a cute alien named Widget threatens to destroy the planet. In Widget on NES, the hero must travel through several distinct regions, each granting him new powers. As he progresses, the stakes rise and his abilities grow. Finally, Widget confronts his ultimate enemy in a climactic showdown.

Edited by Maya Carter

Game Screenshots

  • Screenshot 1 of Widget

Multiplayer

Game modes
Single

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