Nintendo Hard (The Nintendo Entertainment System's Games Ranked by Difficulty)
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| Expected release date is Nov 28th 2026 |
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Product Details
Author:
Steve Lynn, Kelsy Polnik
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
304
Publisher:
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (November 28, 2026)
Release Date:
November 28, 2026
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9780764371264
ISBN-10:
0764371266
Weight:
1.6oz
Dimensions:
8.5" x 11" x 1.19"
File:
Schiffer Publishing-schiffer_20260627_052300_delta-20260627.xml
Folder:
Schiffer Publishing
List Price:
$45.00
Country of Origin:
China
Pub Discount:
65
Case Pack:
10
As low as:
$38.70
Publisher Identifier:
P-MISC
Discount Code:
C
Overview
Nintendo Hard: The Nintendo Entertainment System’s Games Ranked by Difficulty explores 669 NES titles through expert analysis, firsthand experience, interviews, and statistical context. Written by Kelsy Polnik, who completed every licensed game, and 8-Bit Steve, NES world record holder, the book delivers unparalleled insights into what defines difficulty in video game design. Contributions from more than 50 collaborators add depth and perspective across the industry.
Key Features:
Key Features:
- Difficulty rankings for the complete licensed North American NES library.
- Firsthand analysis by Kelsy Polnik, who completed every NES title.
- Data-driven context and insights from 8-Bit Steve, NES world record holder.
- Contributions from over 50 collaborators across the video game industry.
- Interviews, articles, quotes, and difficulty-based top 10 lists.
- Unique win conditions for every game defined by a council of NES experts.









