Tonic Trouble N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Platformer / Action

Tonic Trouble

SystemNintendo 64
Released1999
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperUbisoft
PublisherUbisoft
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 10

Tonic Trouble is a platformer released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Ubisoft. It blends platformer and action elements.

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 34 N64 platformers in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.

Ubisoft also made Rayman 2: The Great Escape, F1 Racing Championship and Monaco Grand Prix: Racing Simulation 2 for the N64.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Tonic Trouble is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Tonic Trouble gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Tonic Trouble cheats & codes

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

Activator 1 P1D0135F34 0000
Activator 2 P1D0135F35 0000
Dual Activator P1D1135F34 0000
Infinite Lives8013A9F3 0009
Infinite Health8129A898 0F0F
Darts Modifier812AA888 0000

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Tonic Trouble walkthroughs & guides

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Tonic Trouble FAQ

When did Tonic Trouble come out on the N64?

Tonic Trouble was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.

Who made Tonic Trouble?

It was developed by Ubisoft.

Is Tonic Trouble multiplayer?

No. Tonic Trouble is a single-player game.

How long does Tonic Trouble take to play?

As a platformer, Tonic Trouble typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Tonic Trouble 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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