Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Sports
720°
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 (originally 1986) |
| Genre | Action, Sports |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Mindscape |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, 720° is an action game developed by Atari and published by Mindscape. Depending on the region, you may also know it as 720 Degrees. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1986. It blends action and sports elements.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales.
Atari also made Paperboy, Vindicators and Millipede for the NES.
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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the NES 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 720° 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.
720° cheats & codes
23 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Continues | SZUYASVK |
|---|---|
| 9 Continues | PEXKLZLE |
| 6 Continues | TEXKLZLA |
| No Continues, Instead Of Usual 2 | PEXKLZLA |
| Start With All Equipment | GEKKYZAA |
| Start With Half Equipment | ZEKKYZAA |
720° walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for 720°.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
720° FAQ
When did 720° come out on the NES?
720° was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989; the original game dates back to 1986.
Who made 720°?
It was developed by Atari and published by Mindscape.
Is 720° multiplayer?
No. 720° is a single-player game.
How long does 720° take to play?
As an action game, 720° 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 720° 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.