Adventures of Lolo NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle / Strategy

Adventures of Lolo

Certified classic

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1989
GenrePuzzle, Strategy
DeveloperHAL Laboratory
PublisherHAL Laboratory
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesEggerland
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 14

Adventures of Lolo is a puzzle game released in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by HAL Laboratory. It blends puzzle and strategy 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. Among the 49 NES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

It is part of the Eggerland series; on the NES you can also try Adventures of Lolo 2 and Adventures of Lolo 3. HAL Laboratory also made Kirby's Adventure, Air Fortress and Metal Slader Glory for the NES.

Adventures of Lolo is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • 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 want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Adventures of Lolo is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Adventures of Lolo gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Adventures of Lolo cheats & codes

28 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite LivesSXOPSPVG
1 Life For LoloPEKPOAIA
9 Lives For LoloPEKPOAIE
Always Have Shot AbilityTASLIEUY

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Adventures of Lolo walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Adventures of Lolo FAQ

When did Adventures of Lolo come out on the NES?

Adventures of Lolo was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.

Who made Adventures of Lolo?

It was developed by HAL Laboratory.

Is Adventures of Lolo multiplayer?

No. Adventures of Lolo is a single-player game.

How long does Adventures of Lolo take to play?

As a puzzle game, Adventures of Lolo 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 Adventures of Lolo 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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