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The Great Gatsby
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The Great Gatsby is a single-player platformer released in 2011 by an unknown developer for the NES. The game adapts the classic novel into a side-scrolling adventure where players control Gatsby through various levels inspired by scenes from F. Scott Fitzgerald's story. Players navigate platforming challenges using standard NES controls—jumping to avoid obstacles and enemies while collecting items scattered throughout each stage. The game features multiple levels representing different locations from the narrative, with difficulty increasing gradually as players progress. Enemies and environmental hazards present ongoing obstacles, while power-ups scattered across levels provide temporary advantages. The gameplay combines classic platformer mechanics with thematic elements from the source material, offering a unique take on adapting literature into video game form. Completion requires mastering both jumping precision and enemy avoidance patterns typical of NES-era platformers.
- Released
- 2011
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Platformer
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
The Great Gatsby Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for The Great Gatsby on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
The Great Gatsby Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of The Great Gatsby on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"The Great Gatsby" NES longplay 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Great Gatsby released?
The Great Gatsby was released in 2011 for the NES.
How many players does The Great Gatsby support?
The Great Gatsby is a single-player Platformer game for the NES.
What type of game is The Great Gatsby?
The Great Gatsby is a Platformer game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play The Great Gatsby for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — The Great Gatsby runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play The Great Gatsby in the browser?
No. The Great Gatsby streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in The Great Gatsby?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does The Great Gatsby work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play The Great Gatsby this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of The Great Gatsby. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
