Mike Jones
The teenage protagonist and a skilled baseball player who searches the islands for his missing uncle.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Mike |
|---|---|
A | Jump |
B | Attack with the equipped weapon |
Start | Pause and open the status screen |
How it plays
How does StarTropics play?
The game uses an overhead perspective for exploration and combat. Mike moves through towns and dungeon-like areas, searches for clues, collects items, and solves environmental puzzles while pursuing information about Dr. Jones.
Caves and ruins are divided into rooms containing enemies, traps, switches, treasures, and boss encounters. Mike can jump over hazards and attack with equipped weapons. Progress depends on finding key items, interpreting conversations, and completing each island’s sequence before traveling onward.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play StarTropics?
Talk to residents repeatedly and examine every accessible area; important clues and items are often obtained away from the main path.
Conserve health-restoring items for bosses and difficult rooms. Learn enemy movement before attacking, use jumps to cross hazards, and keep track of locked doors, switches, and unexplained objects so you can revisit them when new equipment is found.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Dr. Steven Jones
Mike’s archaeologist uncle, whose disappearance begins the adventure.
Zoda
An alien antagonist connected to the extraterrestrial threat confronting Mike.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Search side rooms before leaving an area.
- 2
Do not waste healing items on easy encounters.
- 3
Write down clues, passwords, and suspicious environmental details.
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