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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
Abadox
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | ITL |
| Publisher | Milton Bradley Co. |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, Abadox is a shoot 'em up developed by ITL and published by Milton Bradley Co.. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Abadox: The Deadly Inner War.
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. Among the 84 NES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
ITL also made Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Abadox 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.
Abadox cheats & codes
38 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives (Lives Never Decrease) | PEIGPN |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives (Lives Increase When You Die) | VVIGAY |
| Start With 1 Life | AESGTTZA |
| Start With 6 Lives | IESGTTZA |
| Start With 9 Lives | AESGTTZE |
| Infinite Lives | SXSGAYVG |
Abadox walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Abadox.
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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.
Abadox FAQ
When did Abadox come out on the NES?
Abadox was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Abadox?
It was developed by ITL and published by Milton Bradley Co..
Is Abadox multiplayer?
No. Abadox is a single-player game.
How long does Abadox take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Abadox 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 Abadox 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.