Dezaemon 3D N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Shoot 'em Up / Action

Dezaemon 3D

Deep cut

SystemNintendo 64
Released1998
GenreShoot 'em Up, Action
DeveloperAthena
PublisherAthena
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesDezaemon
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, Dezaemon 3D is a shoot 'em up developed by Athena. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.

It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1080° Snowboarding and Mario Party. Among the 7 N64 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

It is part of the Dezaemon series. Athena also made Super Bowling for the N64.

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)
  • you've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Dezaemon 3D 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.

Dezaemon 3D gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Dezaemon 3D cheats & codes

63 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Score Modifier (Lower)81249F92 0000
Score Modifier (Higher)81249F90 0000
Infinite Lives8023648D 0003
Timer Modifier8122962E 0000
Stop Timer8120A4CC 2400
No Score Gain81213E64 2400

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Dezaemon 3D walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Dezaemon 3D FAQ

When did Dezaemon 3D come out on the N64?

Dezaemon 3D was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.

Who made Dezaemon 3D?

It was developed by Athena.

Is Dezaemon 3D multiplayer?

No. Dezaemon 3D is a single-player game.

How long does Dezaemon 3D take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Dezaemon 3D 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 Dezaemon 3D 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.

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