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{{Infobox Game
 
| Title          = Dirty Harry
 
| Title          = Dirty Harry
 
| BoxArt          = Dirty Harry - NES - USA.jpg
 
| BoxArt          = Dirty Harry - NES - USA.jpg
| PlatformName    = NES
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| Platform        = {{Platform|Nintendo Entertainment System|NES}}
| PlatformPage    = Nintendo Entertainment System
 
 
| Year            = 1990
 
| Year            = 1990
| DeveloperName  = Gray Matter
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| Developer      = {{Developer|Gray Matter}}
| DeveloperPage  = Gray Matter
 
 
| Amazon          = B00004SVOZ
 
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'''''Dirty Harry''''' (also known as 'Dirty Harry: The War Against Drugs') is a sidescrolling shooter game based on the movie Dirty Harry: The War Against Drugs. The box art is from the movie Dirty Harry: Sudden Impact. The player takes on the role as Harry Callahan (played by Clint Eastwood) who must stop a drug leader from distributing drugs. The game is known for it's not-so-good gameplay. One of the tortures in the game is a door you go into in the first level of the game, you are trapped in there and the door that leads out is replaced by 'Ha Ha Ha!' written in the wall.
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'''''Dirty Harry''''' is an action game developed by Gray Matter and published by Mindscape. The game has garnered the subtitle ''The War Against Drugs'', although this subtitle is not found neither in the game nor the packaging.
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The player takes the role of Detective Harry Callahan, who must stop a drug lord known as the Anaconda, who bears a resemblance to the Marvel comic book villain The Kingpin. To stop him, Harry must go through three levels, each with several sections. In the first level, Harry must explore the streets, buildings, and finally the sewers of the city. In the second level, Harry must make it past the docks into Alcatraz. In the final stage, Harry is on the Alcatraz island and must make it to the Anaconda and defeat him.
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The game was received poorly by critics due to its poor gameplay. Some of the complains include having to press both the A and B buttons to perform a jump, the first level being cryptic, as well as the first level having a room that the player cannot escape from. However, the game had some innovative features for its time. For example, Harry can holster and unholster his weapon, fire in different directions ''a la'' [[Contra (NES)]], and the game is known for having two high-quality digitized soundbytes from the films. The first one is heard on the title screen with Harry saying, ''"Go ahead... make my day..."'', and the second being his infamous ''Do you feel lucky?'' speech.
  
 
==Screenshots==
 
==Screenshots==
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| Image      = Dirty_Harry_-_NES_-_Title_Screen.png
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| Image      = Dirty Harry - NES - Title Screen.png
 
| Description = The title screen.}}
 
| Description = The title screen.}}
 
{{Screenshot
 
{{Screenshot
| Image      = Dirty_Harry_-_Streets_-_1.png
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| Image      = Dirty Harry - Streets - 1.png
 
| Description = Shooting enemies in the first level.}}
 
| Description = Shooting enemies in the first level.}}
 
{{Screenshot
 
{{Screenshot
| Image      = Dirty_Harry_-_NES_-_Ha_Ha_Ha.png
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| Image      = Dirty Harry - NES - Ha Ha Ha.png
 
| Description = The developers' little way of laughing at you.}}
 
| Description = The developers' little way of laughing at you.}}
 
{{Screenshot
 
{{Screenshot
| Image      = Dirty_Harry_-_NES_-_Warehouse_-_1.png
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| Image      = Dirty Harry - NES - Warehouse - 1.png
 
| Description = The start of the second level, the Warehouse.}}
 
| Description = The start of the second level, the Warehouse.}}
 
{{Screenshot
 
{{Screenshot
| Image      = Dirty_Harry_-_NES_-_Alcatraz_-_1.png
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| Image      = Dirty Harry - NES - Alcatraz - 1.png
 
| Description = The last level, at Alcatraz.}}
 
| Description = The last level, at Alcatraz.}}
 
{{Screenshot
 
{{Screenshot
| Image      = Dirty_Harry_-_NES_-_Ending_-_2.png
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| Image      = Dirty Harry - NES - Ending - 2.png
 
| Description = "Do you feel lucky? Well, do you, punk?"}}
 
| Description = "Do you feel lucky? Well, do you, punk?"}}
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
==Music==
 
==Music==
Two professional composers [[Steven Samler]] and [[Elliott Delman]] collaborated to write the music to Dirty Harry. None of the music is from the movie. In the game's credits, Elliott's name is misspelled calling him 'Elliot Delman', however the composers names are on the back of the game's box (which is the only game to do that) and Elliott's name is spelled correctly. According to Steven Samler, the game's soundtrack was composed in [[Professional Composer|Performer]]. All the music is written at a tempo of 150 BPM.
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Two professional composers [[Steven Samler]] and [[Elliott Delman]] collaborated to write the music to Dirty Harry. None of the music is from the movie. In the game's credits, Elliott's name is misspelled calling him 'Elliot Delman', however the composers names are on the back of the game's box (which is the only game to do that) and Elliott's name is spelled correctly. According to Steven Samler, the game's soundtrack was composed in [[Performer]]. All the music is written at a tempo of 150 BPM.
  
 
Elliott Delman said the authoring line was blurred since the way they would compose would be independent, dependent, and sometimes they would pass ideas to each other and compose a song together.
 
Elliott Delman said the authoring line was blurred since the way they would compose would be independent, dependent, and sometimes they would pass ideas to each other and compose a song together.
  
[[Nick Eastridge]], another video game musician is credited under the Special Thanks list. He coded the audio driver and MIDI conversion tool that would convert Steven and Elliott's MIDI files to the NES. All the instruments in the game use the hardware decay instruments, which was common in most early NES games. Steven and Elliott said they had nothing to do with designing the audio driver.
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The game also credits [[Nick Eastridge]] in the Special Thanks credits. Looking at the code, it is revealed that the game uses his sound driver. Additionally, it is the same variant used in the unreleased version of [[Days of Thunder: Mindscape (NES)|Days of Thunder]], which was slightly tweaked by [[Chris Oberth]]. Eastridge programmed the composers' compositions in 6502 [[assembly]] macros. All the instruments in the game use the hardware decay instruments, which was common in most early NES games. Steven and Elliott said they had nothing to do with designing the audio driver.
  
 
Aside from music, the game also has a couple of high quality PCM voices from the movie. When the player turns on the game, they are greeted by Harry's famous line, "Go ahead, make my day." After the player finishes off the final boss, Harry says his famous "Do you feel lucky?" speech.
 
Aside from music, the game also has a couple of high quality PCM voices from the movie. When the player turns on the game, they are greeted by Harry's famous line, "Go ahead, make my day." After the player finishes off the final boss, Harry says his famous "Do you feel lucky?" speech.
  
 
The game also features an unused song. It was probably meant for the Game Over music, but the Game Over screen has no music.
 
The game also features an unused song. It was probably meant for the Game Over music, but the Game Over screen has no music.
 
  
 
===Recording===
 
===Recording===
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| Game        = Dirty Harry
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| Platform    = NES
 
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{{TrackListEntry
| [[Dirty Harry (NES) - Title|Title]]
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| Track      = 2
| [[Steven Samler]], [[Elliott Delman]]
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| Title       = Password
| [[Nick Eastridge]]
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| Composer    = {{TrackListComposer|Steven Samler}}, {{TrackListComposer|Elliott Delman}}
| 0:29
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| Arranger    = {{TrackListArranger|Nick Eastridge}}
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| Game        = Dirty Harry
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| Platform    = NES
| [[Dirty Harry (NES) - Password|Password]]
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| [[Steven Samler]], [[Elliott Delman]]
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| 1:41
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| Game        = Dirty Harry
| [[Steven Samler]], [[Elliott Delman]]
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| Platform    = NES
| [[Nick Eastridge]]
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| Title      = Building
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| Composer    = {{TrackListComposer|Steven Samler}}, {{TrackListComposer|Elliott Delman}}
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| Title      = Sewer
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| Composer    = {{TrackListComposer|Steven Samler}}, {{TrackListComposer|Elliott Delman}}
| [[Steven Samler]], [[Elliott Delman]]
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| Arranger    = {{TrackListArranger|Nick Eastridge}}
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| Platform    = NES
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| [[Steven Samler]], [[Elliott Delman]]
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| Title      = Woman
| [[Nick Eastridge]]
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| Track      = 7
| 1:51
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| Title      = Dock
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| Arranger    = {{TrackListArranger|Nick Eastridge}}
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| DurationMin = 1
| 08
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| DurationSec = 52
| [[Dirty Harry (NES) - Alcatraz|Alcatraz]]
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| Game        = Dirty Harry
| [[Steven Samler]], [[Elliott Delman]]
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| Platform    = NES
| [[Nick Eastridge]]
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| 1:22
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| Track      = 8
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| Title      = Alcatraz
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| Composer    = {{TrackListComposer|Steven Samler}}, {{TrackListComposer|Elliott Delman}}
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| Arranger    = {{TrackListArranger|Nick Eastridge}}
| [[Dirty Harry (NES) - Boss|Boss]]
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| [[Steven Samler]], [[Elliott Delman]]
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| DurationSec = 21
| [[Nick Eastridge]]
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| Game        = Dirty Harry
| 1:52
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| Platform    = NES
| 4:32
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| Track      = 9
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| Title      = Boss
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| Composer    = {{TrackListComposer|Steven Samler}}, {{TrackListComposer|Elliott Delman}}
| [[Steven Samler]], [[Elliott Delman]]
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| Arranger    = {{TrackListArranger|Nick Eastridge}}
| [[Nick Eastridge]]
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| DurationSec = 52
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| Game        = Dirty Harry
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| Platform    = NES
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| [[Dirty Harry (NES) - Radio Man|Radio Man]]
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| Track      = 10
| [[Steven Samler]], [[Elliott Delman]]
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| Title      = Unknown 1
| [[Nick Eastridge]]
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| Composer    = {{TrackListComposer|Steven Samler}}, {{TrackListComposer|Elliott Delman}}
| 0:6.3
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| Arranger    = {{TrackListArranger|Nick Eastridge}}
| 223 KB
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| Platform    = NES
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| Arranger    = {{TrackListArranger|Nick Eastridge}}
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| Platform    = NES
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===Credits===
 
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([[:File:DirtyHarry-NES-Credits-2.PNG|Source]]) Game Box
 
([[:File:DirtyHarry-NES-Credits-2.PNG|Source]]) Game Box
  
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===Game Rip===
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==Releases==
 
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| Title        = Dirty Harry
 
| Title        = Dirty Harry
 
| BoxArt        = Dirty Harry - NES - USA.jpg
 
| BoxArt        = Dirty Harry - NES - USA.jpg
| PlatformName  = NES
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| Platform      = {{Platform|Nintendo Entertainment System|NES}}
| PlatformPage  = Nintendo Entertainment System
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| Released      = 1990-12-??
| Released      = 1990/12/??
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| Publisher    = {{Publisher|Mindscape|Mindscape, Inc.}}
| PublisherName = Mindscape, Inc.
 
| PublisherPage = Mindscape
 
 
| Country      = USA
 
| Country      = USA
 
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==Links==
  
 
[[Category:Needed Song Descriptions]]
 
[[Category:Needed Song Descriptions]]

Revision as of 10:16, 25 February 2021

Dirty Harry
Dirty Harry - NES - USA.jpg
Platform: NES
Year: 1990
Developer: Gray Matter
Buy: Amazon

Dirty Harry is an action game developed by Gray Matter and published by Mindscape. The game has garnered the subtitle The War Against Drugs, although this subtitle is not found neither in the game nor the packaging.

The player takes the role of Detective Harry Callahan, who must stop a drug lord known as the Anaconda, who bears a resemblance to the Marvel comic book villain The Kingpin. To stop him, Harry must go through three levels, each with several sections. In the first level, Harry must explore the streets, buildings, and finally the sewers of the city. In the second level, Harry must make it past the docks into Alcatraz. In the final stage, Harry is on the Alcatraz island and must make it to the Anaconda and defeat him.

The game was received poorly by critics due to its poor gameplay. Some of the complains include having to press both the A and B buttons to perform a jump, the first level being cryptic, as well as the first level having a room that the player cannot escape from. However, the game had some innovative features for its time. For example, Harry can holster and unholster his weapon, fire in different directions a la Contra (NES), and the game is known for having two high-quality digitized soundbytes from the films. The first one is heard on the title screen with Harry saying, "Go ahead... make my day...", and the second being his infamous Do you feel lucky? speech.

Screenshots

Dirty Harry - NES - Title Screen.png

The title screen.

Dirty Harry - Streets - 1.png

Shooting enemies in the first level.

Dirty Harry - NES - Ha Ha Ha.png

The developers' little way of laughing at you.

Dirty Harry - NES - Warehouse - 1.png

The start of the second level, the Warehouse.

Dirty Harry - NES - Alcatraz - 1.png

The last level, at Alcatraz.

Dirty Harry - NES - Ending - 2.png

"Do you feel lucky? Well, do you, punk?"

Music

Two professional composers Steven Samler and Elliott Delman collaborated to write the music to Dirty Harry. None of the music is from the movie. In the game's credits, Elliott's name is misspelled calling him 'Elliot Delman', however the composers names are on the back of the game's box (which is the only game to do that) and Elliott's name is spelled correctly. According to Steven Samler, the game's soundtrack was composed in Performer. All the music is written at a tempo of 150 BPM.

Elliott Delman said the authoring line was blurred since the way they would compose would be independent, dependent, and sometimes they would pass ideas to each other and compose a song together.

The game also credits Nick Eastridge in the Special Thanks credits. Looking at the code, it is revealed that the game uses his sound driver. Additionally, it is the same variant used in the unreleased version of Days of Thunder, which was slightly tweaked by Chris Oberth. Eastridge programmed the composers' compositions in 6502 assembly macros. All the instruments in the game use the hardware decay instruments, which was common in most early NES games. Steven and Elliott said they had nothing to do with designing the audio driver.

Aside from music, the game also has a couple of high quality PCM voices from the movie. When the player turns on the game, they are greeted by Harry's famous line, "Go ahead, make my day." After the player finishes off the final boss, Harry says his famous "Do you feel lucky?" speech.

The game also features an unused song. It was probably meant for the Game Over music, but the Game Over screen has no music.

Recording

# Title ComposerArranger Length Listen Download
01 Title Steven Samler, Elliott DelmanNick Eastridge 0:28
Download
02 Password Steven Samler, Elliott DelmanNick Eastridge 1:40
Download
03 Streets Steven Samler, Elliott DelmanNick Eastridge 1:46
Download
04 Building Steven Samler, Elliott DelmanNick Eastridge 1:27
Download
05 Sewer Steven Samler, Elliott DelmanNick Eastridge 1:43
Download
06 Woman Steven Samler, Elliott DelmanNick Eastridge 1:27
Download
07 Dock Steven Samler, Elliott DelmanNick Eastridge 1:52
Download
08 Alcatraz Steven Samler, Elliott DelmanNick Eastridge 1:21
Download
09 Boss Steven Samler, Elliott DelmanNick Eastridge 1:52
Download
10 Unknown 1 Steven Samler, Elliott DelmanNick Eastridge 0:22
Download
11 Radio Man (Unknown 2) Steven Samler, Elliott DelmanNick Eastridge 0:06
Download

Credits

Ripping NES music is a very arduous process that is beyond the scope of this site.

The music in this NSF does not play properly any NSF player except for NSFPlug.

(Source) Game

(Source) Game Box

Game Rip

Formats

Download

Size

NSF.png

Download 18 KB

Ripping NES music is a very arduous process that is beyond the scope of this site.

Releases

  USA.svg   USA
Dirty Harry - NES - USA.jpg
Title: Dirty Harry
Platform: NES
Released: 1990-12-??
Publisher: Mindscape, Inc.

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