Jim Power (TurboGrafx CD)

Jim Power – Mutant Planet for TurboGrafx-CD

Save the president's daughter! Jim Power – a no-nonsense detective – is sent to Mutant Planet to rescue her from the clutches of an evil monster. What sounds simple turns out to be one of the most demanding and visually impressive titles in the TurboGrafx-CD library.

Gameplay – More than just a platformer

The game surprises with a varied genre mix: side-scrolling platforming, top-down sections and horizontal shoot-'em-up stages keep things fresh throughout. Comparisons to Mega Man, Turrican and Contra are well earned – though Jim Power's relentless difficulty and scrolling chaos won't be everyone's cup of tea. If you're after a genuine retro challenge, this is it.

Soundtrack by Chris Hülsbeck

The soundtrack is one of the game's undisputed highlights: composed by Chris Hülsbeck, famous for Turrican, GemX and Apidya, the CD version delivers full CDDA audio – Redbook quality, as only TurboGrafx-CD can provide. A treat for anyone who loves retro music.

History & Rarity

Jim Power – Mutant Planet was originally developed in 1992 by Digital Concept and published by Loriciel for Amiga, Atari ST and Amstrad CPC. The TurboGrafx-CD version appeared in 1993 exclusively in Japan, making it virtually inaccessible for decades. Piko Interactive brought it back in 2021 via crowdfunding, finally giving collectors worldwide the chance to own this classic officially.

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