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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Alfred Chicken
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Twilight |
| Publisher | Mindscape |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994, Alfred Chicken is an action-adventure game developed by Twilight and published by Mindscape. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 9 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1994 include Mega Man 6, Wario's Woods and The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak. Among the 68 NES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
Alfred Chicken is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Alfred Chicken is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Alfred Chicken cheats & codes
39 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | AASGITZA |
|---|---|
| Start With 2 Lives | PASGITZA |
| Infinite Lives | EVKNKAPA |
| Infinite Time | AVULEESZ |
| 255 Points For Each Present Collected | NNXYKPZU |
| 108 Points For Each Present Collected | GVXYKPZL |
Alfred Chicken walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Alfred Chicken.
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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.
Alfred Chicken FAQ
When did Alfred Chicken come out on the NES?
Alfred Chicken was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994.
Who made Alfred Chicken?
It was developed by Twilight and published by Mindscape.
Is Alfred Chicken multiplayer?
No. Alfred Chicken is a single-player game.
How long does Alfred Chicken take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Alfred Chicken 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 Alfred Chicken 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.