Bio Force Ape

paulB812 · 10-26-2005, 08:30 PM

Hi,

I found this at a yardsale while visiting relatives in Carson, California. The plain label caught my eye in a pile of Nintendo cartridges, for 3 dollars I thought why not. After doing some searching online am I right to assume this game has not been released?

Here are pictures:

Paul

jhd7 · 10-26-2005, 08:48 PM

It was rumored for the NES as late as mid-1992, but never released. I never knew such a cart existed. Great find!!

jeff d

DreamTR · 10-26-2005, 09:10 PM

PM Sent.

kainemaxwell · 10-26-2005, 09:34 PM

Nice find! I remember a preview blurb about it in an old Nintendo Power issue back in the day!

paulB812 · 10-27-2005, 03:12 AM

Here are some details about the gameplay:

The ape character is very animated. Like when you're ready to grab an enemy his chest shifts up and twists his arms and head forward, and he flaps like a bird when he falls for more than a screen.

You can punch, but it's better to grab the enemies and slam or throw them into the ground or walls with the cross pad. There isn't a damage meter but you take a lot of hits before you die and flicker when you're about to.

Paul

Evan_G · 10-27-2005, 03:26 AM

How does it play like? Is it fun?

Dr. Morbis · 10-27-2005, 05:24 AM

Oh. My. God. Long have I waited for this day. I can only hope that it falls into the right hands.

Sothy · 10-27-2005, 05:28 AM

"Oh. My. God. Long have I waited for this day. I can only hope that it falls into the right hands."

Quote:

DreamTR Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:10 pm Post subject:

PM Sent.

nope.

Queen Of The Felines · 10-27-2005, 05:34 AM

Is it better than Zelda III?

Kristine

Kid Fenris · 10-27-2005, 05:41 AM

Wow. Bio Force Ape. I'm cracking up at the shot of the ape roaring at the silhouettes of his kidnapped human family.

For those unfamiliar with Bio Force Ape, here's some background info.

intvsama · 10-27-2005, 06:31 AM

Wanna triple your investment? 8*) Good haul. I'm glad to see legit protos are still popping up here and there.

Evan_G · 10-27-2005, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Morbis

Oh. My. God. Long have I waited for this day. I can only hope that it falls into the right hands.

Yeah, you do know if DreamTR gets it, it will be dumped, and released, provided he is adequately reimbursed.

paulB812 · 10-27-2005, 10:08 PM

I have not expressed an interest in selling this cart but apparently a few people want to buy it. Was just looking for more information outside of a websearch.

As for how it plays, pretty much like your average Nintendo game I guess. Mostly getting from the start of the level to the end, no power ups. I've had this for a few months and haven't beat it yet because there's not much more to the mine cart rides and beating guys up. Plus there isn't a password option.

Paul

Enixis · 10-27-2005, 10:58 PM

From the screenshots the game looks sweet! Is the game complete and bug free?

Skrybe · 10-28-2005, 01:22 AM

Have you given any thought to getting the game dumped?

Kid Fenris · 10-28-2005, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulB812

I have not expressed an interest in selling this cart but apparently a few people want to buy it. Was just looking for more information outside of a websearch.

Some devoted prototype hunters may have more details, but for the general gaming public, those magazine scans represent all we know: Seta developed Bio Force Ape, supposedly finished it, and then decided not to bring it out anywhere. It's one of the most sought-after unreleased NES games, up there with the Ultimate Journey and Hellraiser.

You'll get a lot of questions in this thread, so I may as well add to the pile. Does the game have any story sequences in addition to that one shot of the roaring ape?

Dr. Morbis · 10-28-2005, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulB812

I've had this for a few months...

What?!?! I find this highly amusing. Despite the fact that this is possibly the only copy in existance of a highly sought-after unreleased game on a highly collected-for console, you were just minding your own business playing this game for months on end

Were you aware that it was unreleased whilst doing all this Bio Force gaming?

Here's the most important question: is the game fun? The fact that you've played it off and on for months has certainly got my hopes up.

DreamTR · 10-28-2005, 05:36 AM

I SERIOUSLY doubt Hellraiser is that sought after.

paulB812 · 10-29-2005, 01:08 AM

Kid Fenris, as a matter of fact there is. After level 3 you rescue a girl, here are some of the screens after you beat the level 3 boss. I haven't got far enough to save anyone else yet.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...2/319fdd4d.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...2/d19892a2.jpg

Paul

adaml · 10-29-2005, 02:50 AM

That second picture looks like Bob Saget talking to a wild-haired Ossie Davis.

Was Ape's reply: "I'm gonna git dem suckas"?

Kid Fenris · 10-29-2005, 05:22 AM

Interesting screens. Our ape hero is apparently a shape-shifting celebrity impersonator.

Anyway, thanks for posting these shots. It'd be interesting to find out just how many levels the game has. Seeing as how there are two more family members to save, I'd bet on at least another three stages: two for the rescues and one more for the typical NES action-game showdown at the enemies' lair. Of course, that's assuming the game is complete.

Now, if only someone could find that long-rumored Vanilla Ice game.

TheRedEye · 10-29-2005, 05:23 AM

I want New Kids, myself.

adaml · 10-29-2005, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kid Fenris

Interesting screens. Our ape hero is apparently a shape-shifting celebrity impersonator.

Anyway, thanks for posting these shots. It'd be interesting to find out just how many levels the game has. Seeing as how there are two more family members to save, I'd bet on at least another three stages: two for the rescues and one more for the typical NES action-game showdown at the enemies' lair. Of course, that's assuming the game is complete.
.

Games of this genre were typically around 7 stages. The way these characters are looking up close I wouldn't be surprised if there was a bonus stage. Something like Hogan's Alley, but instead of criminals you have Mrs. Butterworth and Aunt Jemima spinning on placards and you have to shoot liquid butter at them.

Just a thought.

gamergary · 10-29-2005, 03:02 PM

Paul you should perhaps talk to TheRedEye on this forum or over at his own site http://www.lostlevels.org/ . He would be interested in dumping the game and releasing it to the masses.

jajaja · 10-29-2005, 05:01 PM

Thats crazy.. finding a unreleased NES game for $3 which is worth maybe $2000++

Advice, dont dump it if you can, the value will drop.
Damn lucky and great find

10-26-2005, 08:30 PM	#1
paulB812 Insert Coin (Level 0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 22	Bio Force Ape Hi, I found this at a yardsale while visiting relatives in Carson, California. The plain label caught my eye in a pile of Nintendo cartridges, for 3 dollars I thought why not. After doing some searching online am I right to assume this game has not been released? Here are pictures: Paul

10-26-2005, 08:48 PM	#2
jhd7 Cherry (Level 1) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Boalsburg, PA Posts: 280	It was rumored for the NES as late as mid-1992, but never released. I never knew such a cart existed. Great find!! jeff d __________________ Want List

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10-26-2005, 09:34 PM	#4
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10-27-2005, 03:26 AM	#6
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10-27-2005, 03:12 AM	#5
paulB812 Insert Coin (Level 0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 22	Here are some details about the gameplay: The ape character is very animated. Like when you're ready to grab an enemy his chest shifts up and twists his arms and head forward, and he flaps like a bird when he falls for more than a screen. You can punch, but it's better to grab the enemies and slam or throw them into the ground or walls with the cross pad. There isn't a damage meter but you take a lot of hits before you die and flicker when you're about to. Paul

10-27-2005, 05:24 AM	#7
Dr. Morbis Apple (Level 5) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,192	Oh. My. God. Long have I waited for this day. I can only hope that it falls into the right hands. __________________ "And remember ladies: if it ain't tight, it ain't right!"

10-27-2005, 05:34 AM	#9
Queen Of The Felines Bet I just blew your f'ing mind! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: On the edge Posts: 6,554	Is it better than Zelda III? Kristine __________________

10-27-2005, 05:41 AM	#10
Kid Fenris I AM ART. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NY Posts: 2,698	Wow. Bio Force Ape. I'm cracking up at the shot of the ape roaring at the silhouettes of his kidnapped human family. For those unfamiliar with Bio Force Ape, here's some background info. __________________ Kidfenris.com: Never Updated.

10-27-2005, 06:31 AM	#11
intvsama 16 Directions of DOOM Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Fleetwood, PA Posts: 460	Re: Bio Force Ape Wanna triple your investment? 8*) Good haul. I'm glad to see legit protos are still popping up here and there. __________________ TooManyGames "Let us play!" www.toomanygames.com

10-27-2005, 10:08 PM	#13
paulB812 Insert Coin (Level 0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 22	I have not expressed an interest in selling this cart but apparently a few people want to buy it. Was just looking for more information outside of a websearch. As for how it plays, pretty much like your average Nintendo game I guess. Mostly getting from the start of the level to the end, no power ups. I've had this for a few months and haven't beat it yet because there's not much more to the mine cart rides and beating guys up. Plus there isn't a password option. Paul

10-27-2005, 10:58 PM	#14
Enixis Cherry (Level 1) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 331	From the screenshots the game looks sweet! Is the game complete and bug free?

10-28-2005, 01:22 AM	#15
Skrybe Insert Coin (Level 0) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 35	Have you given any thought to getting the game dumped?

10-28-2005, 05:36 AM	#18
DreamTR Pac-Man (Level 10) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3,835	I SERIOUSLY doubt Hellraiser is that sought after. __________________ www.gamegalaxyarcade.com

10-29-2005, 01:08 AM	#19
paulB812 Insert Coin (Level 0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 22	Kid Fenris, as a matter of fact there is. After level 3 you rescue a girl, here are some of the screens after you beat the level 3 boss. I haven't got far enough to save anyone else yet. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...2/319fdd4d.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...2/d19892a2.jpg Paul

10-29-2005, 02:50 AM	#20
adaml Cherry (Level 1) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mean Streets of Sesame Posts: 315	That second picture looks like Bob Saget talking to a wild-haired Ossie Davis. Was Ape's reply: "I'm gonna git dem suckas"? __________________ American NES games left to beat: 3 Last 3 NES games beaten: Romance of the Three Kingdoms II, Nobunaga's Ambition II and Gemfire (Updated: 7/21/10)

10-29-2005, 05:22 AM	#21
Kid Fenris I AM ART. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NY Posts: 2,698	Interesting screens. Our ape hero is apparently a shape-shifting celebrity impersonator. Anyway, thanks for posting these shots. It'd be interesting to find out just how many levels the game has. Seeing as how there are two more family members to save, I'd bet on at least another three stages: two for the rescues and one more for the typical NES action-game showdown at the enemies' lair. Of course, that's assuming the game is complete. Now, if only someone could find that long-rumored Vanilla Ice game. __________________ Kidfenris.com: Never Updated.

10-29-2005, 05:23 AM	#22
TheRedEye Pac-Man (Level 10) Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,723	I want New Kids, myself.

10-29-2005, 03:02 PM	#24
gamergary Pac-Man (Level 10) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NJ where the weak are killed and eaten. Posts: 2,510	Paul you should perhaps talk to TheRedEye on this forum or over at his own site http://www.lostlevels.org/ . He would be interested in dumping the game and releasing it to the masses. __________________ Sorry Ryan, but your girlfriend is in another school. Video games & manga (my manga scanlation group that scanlates video game manga) http://www.north101.net/Chara/vgm/index.html

10-29-2005, 05:01 PM	#25
jajaja Pac-Man (Level 10) Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,226	Thats crazy.. finding a unreleased NES game for $3 which is worth maybe $2000++ Advice, dont dump it if you can, the value will drop. Damn lucky and great find

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