NMS Software

A British video game developer active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, known for porting major franchises to home consoles.

Action

Simulation

Strategy

Tactics

Sports

Founded

1992

HQ

United Kingdom

Known for

Game Boy ports / Action / Racing

22

Games

1985–2022

Years

10

Platforms

$59.46

Ø CIB

+17%

24M change

About

NMS Software was a development studio responsible for porting and developing titles for various 8-bit and 16-bit platforms. They worked on major licensed properties, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and Robocop vs The Terminator. The studio also developed simulation and sports games such as F-15 Strike Eagle, Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge, and Yannick Noah Tennis.

Operating primarily in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the developer collaborated closely with publishers like Mindscape and Domark to bring high-profile intellectual properties to handheld and home consoles. For the Star Wars franchise, the studio handled the technically demanding NES port of Star Wars (1992), translating the cinematic space opera into an 8-bit side-scrolling adventure. They expanded their franchise footprint with the flight simulation port of F-15 Strike Eagle (1993) for the Game Gear, adapting complex military systems for portable play.

The studio's versatility was further demonstrated through their work on Robocop vs The Terminator (1985) and its Robocop Vs The Terminator [Classic Version] (1985) counterpart, alongside the 8-bit adaptations of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1990). In the racing and sports sectors, they delivered the console conversions of Super Off Road (1992), Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge (1992), and the European-focused Yannick Noah Tennis (1993). These releases solidified the studio's reputation as a reliable technical partner capable of squeezing complex arcade and 16-bit experiences onto resource-constrained hardware, leaving a distinct legacy within these classic gaming franchises.