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Nintendo 64 · Shooter
Daikatana
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Kemco |
| Publisher | Kemco |
| Players | 1–4 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 23 |
Released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000, Daikatana is a shooter developed by Kemco. Depending on the region, you may also know it as John Romero's Daikatana.
It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3. Among the 23 N64 shooters in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Kemco also made Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker and Knife Edge: Nose Gunner for the N64.
Daikatana supports up to 4 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the N64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Daikatana is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Daikatana cheats & codes
269 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Activator 1 P1 | D020CBC4 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator 2 P1 | D020CBC5 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D120CBC4 0000 |
| Activator 1 P2 | D020CBCC 0000 |
| Activator 2 P2 | D020CBCD 0000 |
| Dual Activator P2 | D120CBCC 0000 |
Daikatana walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Daikatana.
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Playing N64 games today
The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Daikatana FAQ
When did Daikatana come out on the N64?
Daikatana was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.
Who made Daikatana?
It was developed by Kemco.
Is Daikatana multiplayer?
Yes. Daikatana supports up to 4 players, including co-op play.
How long does Daikatana take to play?
As a shooter, Daikatana typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Daikatana 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.