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Nintendo 64 · Shooter
Operation WinBack
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | OMEGA Force |
| Publisher | Virgin Interactive |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Winback |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 7 |
Developed by OMEGA Force and published by Virgin Interactive, Operation WinBack arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1999 as a shooter. Depending on the region, you may also know it as WinBack: Covert Operations.
It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64. Among the 23 N64 shooters in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
It is part of the Winback series.
Operation WinBack supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Operation WinBack 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.
Operation WinBack cheats & codes
160 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Activator 1 P1 | D013A6F4 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator 2 P1 | D013A6F5 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D113A6F4 0000 |
| Activator 1 P2 | D013A6FC 0000 |
| Activator 2 P2 | D013A6FD 0000 |
| Dual Activator P2 | D113A6FC 0000 |
Operation WinBack 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.
Operation WinBack FAQ
When did Operation WinBack come out on the N64?
Operation WinBack was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.
Who made Operation WinBack?
It was developed by OMEGA Force and published by Virgin Interactive.
Is Operation WinBack multiplayer?
Yes. Operation WinBack supports up to 4 players.
How long does Operation WinBack take to play?
As a shooter, Operation WinBack 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 Operation WinBack 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.