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Alpha Mission
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | SNK |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Alpha Mission |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, Alpha Mission is a shoot 'em up developed by SNK.
It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest. Among the 84 NES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
It is part of the Alpha Mission series. SNK also made P.O.W.: Prisoners of War, Baseball Stars and Crystalis 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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Alpha Mission 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.
Alpha Mission cheats & codes
37 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SXSPYZVG |
|---|---|
| Start With 1 Life | PASATLLA |
| Start With Double Lives | TASATLLA |
| Start With Triple Lives | PASATLLE |
| Start With All Weapons Available | NYKAYLLE |
| Keep Power Up After Death | GZNAILSA |
Alpha Mission walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Alpha Mission.
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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.
Alpha Mission FAQ
When did Alpha Mission come out on the NES?
Alpha Mission was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.
Who made Alpha Mission?
It was developed by SNK.
Is Alpha Mission multiplayer?
No. Alpha Mission is a single-player game.
How long does Alpha Mission take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Alpha Mission 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 Alpha Mission 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.