Amagon NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer

Amagon

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1989
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperAicom
PublisherSammy
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Developed by Aicom and published by Sammy, Amagon arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 as a platformer.

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.

Aicom also made Totally Rad, All-Pro Basketball and Vice: Project Doom for the NES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Amagon is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Amagon gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Amagon cheats & codes

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

Start With Infinite LivesAAXGNYPA
Start With 1 LifePEOVIZGA
Start With 8 LivesAEOVIZGE
Infinite Mega-PowerGZSZIZSP
Start With No BulletsPEOVPZGA
Start With 600 BulletsYEOVPZGA

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Amagon 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.

Amagon FAQ

When did Amagon come out on the NES?

Amagon was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.

Who made Amagon?

It was developed by Aicom and published by Sammy.

Is Amagon multiplayer?

No. Amagon is a single-player game.

How long does Amagon take to play?

As a platformer, Amagon 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 Amagon 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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