Nintendo Power/Volume 1

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Volume 1 of Nintendo Power was the July/August 1988 volume of the magazine. The cover game for this issue was Super Mario Bros. 2.

Nintendo Fun Club members received a copy of this issue for free.

Features

Super Mario Bros. 2

A full, 20-page feature on Super Mario Bros. 2.

• 6-7: A general overview of the game
• 8-9: How to Play (A basic overview on how to play the game)
• 10: A list of items
• 11: A list of enemies
• 12-13: An art page showcasing the characters' abilities
• 14-25: An extensive walkthrough of the first two worlds of the game.

Second Quest of Zelda

A full walkthrough of the dungeons in the Second Quest of The Legend of Zelda. Also features a preview for Zelda II: The Adventure of Link and a full map of the game's overworld.

Baseball Round-Up

A feature covering three baseball games for the NES: R.B.I. Baseball, Bases Loaded, and Major League Baseball. This section also includes a fold-out baseball-themed poster promoting the three games.

Counselor's Corner

A section featuring tips based on letters from players who are having trouble clearing certain parts of games.

• Ghosts 'n Goblins - Shows the stage select and gives a strategy for passing by the Red Devil.
• Ring King - Describes the function of the "p" item.
• Metroid - Shows the locations of all power-ups and items in the Brinstar area.
• Super Mario Bros. - Describes the "unlimited 1-Up" trick and how to make the fireworks appear at the end of a level.
• Kid Icarus - Describes how to defeat Hewdraw.
• Rygar - Describes the function of the Pegasus' flute.
• Castlevania - Gives advice on how to defeat the bosses.
• Ikari Warriors - Describes how to access the Continue and Stage Select modes.
• Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! - Gives advice on how to beat Mike Tyson.

Finally, the end of the section advises players to either send a request for advice to Nintendo through mail, or to call the Nintendo Game Counselors hotline.

Howard & Nester

The first Howard & Nester strip, which tells players how to find Levels 8 and 9 in The Legend of Zelda.

Classified Information

Gives cheat codes for various games, including:

• Ice Hockey - Codes to disable the goalies and enable "Super Speed Puck".
• Contra - A code that lets the player start with 30 lives.
• Gun.Smoke - A code that lets the player start the game with a machine gun with unlimited ammo.
• Rad Racer - A trick that lets the player start from any stage, as well as view the ending.
• Athena - A trick that lets the player receive powerful weapons at the beginning of the game.
• Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! - A code that allows the player to play "Another World Circuit", a more difficult version of the original game.
• Arkanoid - Describes how to start from a different stage.
• Ring King - Gives an invincibility code, in which the player's energy does not decrease.
• Ninja Kid - Describes how to find the hidden characters Ninja Girl and the Princess.
• Zanac - Describes how to get certain hidden items and powers.

Double Dragon

A feature on Double Dragon, describing how to play and giving a walkthrough of the game's four missions.

Now Playing

Gauntlet

A basic description of Gauntlet, including character descriptions and a rundown of the first four stages.

Contra

A rundown of Contra, including a basic walkthrough of Zones 1 and 3.

Wheel of Fortune & Jeopardy

Gives tips and advice for playing Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.

Video Shorts

A brief look at various recommended games, including:

• Legendary Wings
• Iron Tank: The Invasion of Normandy
• Gun.Smoke
• Rambo
• Dragon Power
• Metal Gear
• Bionic Commando
• City Connection
• Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road
• Star Force
• Freedom Force

Pak Watch

A look at upcoming NES games:

• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
• Terra Cresta
• 1943: The Battle of Midway
• Chesterfield
• Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode
• Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
• Jackal
• World Games
• RoboCop
• Blaster Master
• Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf
• Xenophobe
• Empire City: 1931
• Platoon
• Marble Madness
• Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
• Life Force
• California Games

Player's Contest

By filling out the included Player's Poll and mailing it to Nintendo, one could enter the Nintendo Power Player's Poll Contest. Prizes include:

• Grand Prize (1): Any 10 NES games.
• 1 in 10: A copy of Super Mario Bros. 2
• 1 in 50: An exclusive Nintendo Power jersey.

Player's Forum

NES Journal

Covers various other topics, including:

• The release of Dragon Quest III in Japan.
• The Vindicators arcade game.
• Advertisements for The Official Nintendo Player's Guide and Zelda Tips & Tactics
• Coverage of Konami's Top Gun Video Game Shoot Out Contest.
• Overviews of popular films, including Vibes, Big Top Pee-wee, and Eight Men Out.
• Celebrity profile of Kirk Cameron and his sister Candace

Mail Box

A section including letters from fans and responses from Nintendo.

NES Archivers

A section showing off fans who have obtained high scores in certain games. Players can mail in their scores to Nintendo Power to possibly appear in the next issue.

Video Spotlight

A section showcasing particularly-skilled fans.

Top 30

A section which shows the top 30 best NES games as voted by fans:

1. The Legend of Zelda
2. Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
3. Metroid
4. Super Mario Bros.
5. Kid Icarus
6. R.C. Pro-Am
7. Ice Hockey
8. Rad Racer
9. Top Gun
10. Double Dribble
11. Pro Wrestling
12. Castlevania
13. The Goonies II
14. Kung-Fu Master
15. Wizards & Warriors
16. Rush'n Attack
17. Mega Man
18. Excitebike
19. Ikari Warriors
20. Spy Hunter
21. Baseball
22. Contra
23. Ghosts 'n Goblins
24. Side Pocket
25. Mario Bros.
26. Renegade
27. Section Z
28. Gradius
29. Ring King
30. Rygar

The general results are based upon the results of three other polls: Player's Picks, Pro's Picks, and Dealer's Picks.

Next Issue

A preview of contents to be included in the September/October 1988 issue:

• Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
• The Adventures of Bayou Billy
• Bionic Commando

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