The narrator reviews the 1990 NES game "Dirty Harry", which is based on the 1971 film of the same name starring Clint Eastwood. The game is panned for its poor controls, confusing gameplay, and numerous frustrating elements such as dead-end rooms, awkward platforming, and a general feeling of aimlessness. The narrator also notes the game's bizarre design choices, including the ability to collect bags of cocaine and the presence of snakes in apartments. Despite using a password to obtain infinite lives, the narrator is unable to progress far in the game due to its numerous flaws. The review concludes with the narrator expressing frustration and disappointment with the game, which they consider a missed opportunity to create a fun and engaging experience based on the popular film franchise.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The game "Dirty Harry" is based on the movie of the same name starring Clint Eastwood.
2. The game was made into an NES game despite the movie being rated R.
3. The game does not follow any specific storyline from the five "Dirty Harry" movies.
4. The game has only three levels.
5. The game has a password system, with passwords "Clyde", "Misty", and "Bird" allowing access to different levels.
6. The password "Clyde" is a reference to the orangutan from the Clint Eastwood film "Every Which Way But Loose".
7. The password "Misty" is a reference to the film "Play Misty for Me".
8. The password "Bird" is a reference to the biopic directed by Clint Eastwood about a jazz saxophone player.
9. The game has a glitch where the player can get stuck in certain areas.
10. The game has a notorious "hahaha room" that is a dead end and requires the player to reset the game.
11. The game has an infinite lives code, which is "Clyde".
12. The game has unused game code, including a motorcycle sprite.
13. The game was released in 1994.