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Nintendo Power V9 is the 9th issue of Nintendo Power magazine. It featured the NES version of Tetris on its cover.

This volume also contained a Dragon Warrior Strategy Guide. It was a 36-page book that gave maps, info, and strategies for the Dragon Warrior NES game. To remove the guide insert from the magazine, readers had to bend back the silver staples, gently pull the book out, then bend the staples back.

Contents[]

Willow[]

The first game featured in the magazine is Willow, the game based on the popular film. The article had maps and gave information on items players can acquire throughout the game. It also had tips on how to defeat enemies. The review of the game would continue in the next issue of Nintendo Power.

Tetris[]

The next article featured the cover story. The game featured here was the NES version of Tetris. It explained how to play the game and also gave some techniques on how to succeed in the puzzle game. The difference between the A-type and B-type games were also explained. Howard Phillips also supplied tips for more advanced Tetris players.

Howard & Nester[]

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As in previous issues, a Howard & Nester comic is featured here. It was a two-page comic that showed the characters in a DuckTales setting, in which Howard accompanies a duck (who is never named but is likely meant to be Scrooge McDuck) on a mission to the moon and Nester stows away on their rocket.

Super Off Road[]

This 4-page article showed readers the NES Satellite compatible game Super Off Road. It mainly talked about what each item does and also gave tips on cornering, using a Nitro, and avoiding obstacles and pits.

IronSword[]

The next featured game was Ironsword. The article supplied information on different items and spells. It also had numerous maps for the areas The Cliffs and The Clouds.

Nintendo Game Endings Revealed![]

In this special article, the people at Nintendo Power take a look at the Top 10 game endings for the past few years. The games the team picked were Contra, Ikari Warriors, Castlevania, Goonies II, Super Mario Bros., Metroid, Rad Racer, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out‼, Kid Icarus, and Wizards & Warriors.

RoboCop[]

The next featured game was RoboCop, based on the popular sci-fi film. It contained maps for Stages 2, 3 and 4, and gave a preview of Stages 5 and 6.

NES Play Action Football[]

This article showed readers the NES Satellite compatible game NES Play Action Football. It explained tips for both offensive and defensive play as well as gave strategies for some of the teams.

U-Force/Power Glove[]

This brief article showcased the Power Glove and U-Force accessories for the NES. It also said which games could be used with them.

New Games[]

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The first page of the "New Games" article

This article previewed upcoming games the Nintendo Power staff felt needed a closer look. The games featured here were Wheel of Fortune: Junior Edition, Jeopardy! Junior Edition, The Three Stooges, Stealth ATF, and Godzilla.

Game Boy[]

This article showcased new Game Boy games. Some of the games reviewed in this section of the magazine were Super Mario Land, Revenge of the Gator, Castlevania: The Adventure, and Motocross Maniacs.

Previews[]

In this article, the crew from Nintendo Power give readers a quick overview of some of the best games that were soon-to-be-released. Games previewed here were Shadowgate, Silent Service, A Boy and His Blob, 720°, and The Guardian Legend.

Counselor's Corner[]

Counselor's Corner was a feature in which the writers of the magazine would respond to game-related questions in the hope of getting the player out of a tough spot in various games. The games featured in this issue are Mega Man 2, Faxanadu, Strider, Super Dodgeball, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Classified Information[]

The Classified Information section revealed codes and hidden secrets in certain games. Games featured in this section included:

Game Secrets
Solomon's Key Unexpected visit
DuckTales Pogo power
Mega Man 2 Menacing minions
Strider Bouncing off the wall
Robowarrior A full load
Faxanadu Extra Allowance
Ninja Gaiden Cast of thousands
Cobra Triangle Built for speed

Video Shorts and Pak Watch[]

Both the Video Shorts and Pak Watch sections showcased games that were scheduled for release. It gave the reader a quick glance at future games. Some of the games seen in these sections included Back to the Future, Super Mario Bros. 3, 8 Eyes, and Abadox.

Player's Forum[]

Top 30[]

The "Top 30" section of the magazine listed the top 30 games as ranked by the readers. In this issue, Mega Man 2 beat out both Zelda II: The Adventure of Link and Super Mario Bros. 2 to take the #1 spot. The list was as follows:

  1. Mega Man 2
  2. Super Mario Bros. 2
  3. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
  4. Ninja Gaiden
  5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  6. Faxanadu
  7. Dragon Warrior
  8. The Legend of Zelda
  9. Strider
  10. Bionic Commando
  11. Blaster Master
  12. Tecmo Bowl
  13. Mike Tyson's Punch-Out‼
  14. Mega Man
  15. Adventure Island
  16. Bases Loaded
  17. Double Dragon
  18. Baseball Stars
  19. Contra
  20. Batman
  21. Metroid
  22. Ultima
  23. The Guardian Legend
  24. Legacy of the Wizard
  25. Double Dragon II: The Revenge
  26. Nobunaga's Ambition
  27. The Adventures of Bayou Billy
  28. RoboCop
  29. Super Dodge Ball
  30. Bad Dudes

NES Journal[]

This issue's NES Journal column included a brief article on the upcoming film The Wizard, a movie that prominently features Super Mario Bros. 3, with Fred Savage being the featured celebrity.

Notes[]

  • Gizmoduck's counterpart in the Howard & Nester strip is called Roboduck, which is actually what Gizmoduck was originally going to be named on DuckTales itself; this would also be his name in Japan, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
  • In the Top 30 column, Legacy of the Wizard and RoboCop were listed as new entries in the ranking, when they'd actually appeared there before.