Scott Fitzgerald's novel, developed by Charlie Hoey and Pete Smith as a nostalgic parody of NES titles like Mega Man and Castlevania. Players control Nick Carraway, jumping through levels set in Gatsby's mansion, New York sewers, trains, and beaches while throwing a hat to defeat enemies such as butlers, flappers, gangsters, crabs, and alligators.

The gameplay and loose story beats draw directly from the book's 1920s Jazz Age setting and traditional heterosexual relationships without any alterations, additions, or commentary. This adaptation maintains a pure entertainment focus on 1980s-style action gameplay and visual parody, with no narrative themes of systemic issues, identity politics, or social justice introduced at any point. There are no character race, gender, or sexuality changes from the source material, no developer statements or marketing emphasizing representation or activism, and no consultancy involvement that would inject modern ideological elements. The result is a straightforward, apolitical tribute that prioritizes fun mechanics and period parody over any contemporary messaging.