Robotron 64 N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Action / Shooter

Robotron 64

Deep cut

SystemNintendo 64
Released1998
GenreAction, Shooter
DeveloperPlayer 1
PublisherGT Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesRobotron
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Player 1 and published by GT Interactive, Robotron 64 arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1998 as an action game. It blends action and shooter 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 23 N64 action games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.

It is part of the Robotron series. Player 1 also made Blues Brothers 2000, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Milo's Astro Lanes for the N64.

Robotron 64 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Robotron 64 is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Robotron 64 gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Robotron 64 cheats & codes

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

Activator 1 P1D0194FA4 0000
Activator 2 P1D0194FA5 0000
Dual Activator P1D1194FA4 0000
16-Bit Activator P1D113DBA0 0000
16-Bit Activator P1 #2D113DBDA 0000
8-Bit Activator 1 P2D0194FAC 0000

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Robotron 64 walkthroughs & guides

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Robotron 64 FAQ

When did Robotron 64 come out on the N64?

Robotron 64 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.

Who made Robotron 64?

It was developed by Player 1 and published by GT Interactive.

Is Robotron 64 multiplayer?

No. Robotron 64 is a single-player game.

How long does Robotron 64 take to play?

As an action game, Robotron 64 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 Robotron 64 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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