Game Boy · Shoot 'em Up
Nemesis
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Ultra Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Gradius |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Konami and published by Ultra Games, Nemesis arrived on the Game Boy in 1990 as a shoot 'em up.
It came out in the Game Boy's second year on the market. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1990 include DuckTales, The Final Fantasy Legend and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan. Among the 27 Game Boy shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Gradius series; on the Game Boy you can also try Gradius: The Interstellar Assault. The series also appears on other systems with Salamander (NES) and Gradius II: Gofer's Ambition (NES). Konami also made Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge, Castlevania Legends and Castlevania: The Adventure for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Nemesis is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Nemesis cheats & codes
26 codes on file (Xploder, Other codes). Here are a few Xploder codes to start with:
| Unendlich Versuche | $0D237A6E |
|---|---|
| Doppelte Feuerkraft | $0D229BE2 |
| Laser | $0D239BE2 |
| Bomben | $0D235CE2 |
| 3-fach Schuesse | $0D2379E2 |
| Max Schilde | $0D23BBE2 |
If you like Nemesis, the Matrix also picks…
Salamander Classic Co-op
Gradius Classic
Block Hole Classic
Battle City Classic Co-op
Gradius Gaiden Co-op
Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Nemesis FAQ
When did Nemesis come out on the Game Boy?
Nemesis was released for the Game Boy in 1990.
Who made Nemesis?
It was developed by Konami and published by Ultra Games.
Is Nemesis multiplayer?
No. Nemesis is a single-player game.
How long does Nemesis take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Nemesis typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Nemesis on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.