Famicom Game Shell Saurus Story Namcot Japanese Vintage Complete in Box

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Description

This lot features a vintage Japanese video game, specifically the "Shell Saurus Story" (シェルサウルスストーリー) cartridge, published by Namcot (Namco) for the Famicom console, as clearly indicated on the front of the box shown in the photo. The item visible is an original cardboard box, featuring a colorful illustration typical of the 80s-90s: in the foreground, a main character with a green headband and red hair brandishes a sword, surrounded by brightly colored creatures and companions (green, yellow, pink, white), against a fantastical landscape dominated by a giant skull and monsters in the background.

The box has the "namcot" logo at the top on a red background, accompanied by several Japanese inscriptions, including the main title in large red characters and a blue banner bearing the English title "SHELL SAURS STORY". A bright yellow insert draws attention to special content ("マップ2枚 人形4体つき"), announcing two maps and four figurines included, which was sometimes the case for certain Japanese games of this period.

The colors of the cover are well preserved, with a dominance of blue, red, and yellow, typical of the late 80s manga/video game style. The secondary characters, looking like fantastic creatures or mascots, reinforce the fantasy aesthetic characteristic of this type of Japanese RPG on Famicom.

The visual shows that the box is complete on its front face, with no missing elements or major alterations other than signs of wear on the edges (upper left corner slightly dented, corners rubbed). No internal content or back is visible in this photo; only the front face of the box is shown.

The mention "ファミリーコンピュータ" (Family Computer) confirms the original Japanese edition for the Famicom, Nintendo's iconic 8-bit system. The box, in the compact format typical of Famicom games, features graphics true to the era and to the publisher Namcot, Namco's video game subsidiary for the Japanese market.

Condition

Original box with well-preserved color illustration. Visible wear on the corners, including a dent in the upper left and rubbing on the edges. Overall used condition, sold as is. Only the front of the box is visible in the photo; internal contents not shown.

Did you know? The name "Namcot" was used by Namco for its video games published in Japan between 1984 and 1995, before reunification under the Namco brand. Shell Saurus Story is one of the Japanese RPGs released exclusively on Famicom, known for their colorful graphics and highly detailed illustrated boxes.

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