Bigfoot NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Racing

Bigfoot

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenreRacing
DeveloperBeam Software
PublisherAcclaim
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Bigfoot is a racing game released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Beam Software and published by Acclaim.

It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3. Among the 48 NES racing games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.

Beam Software also made Star Wars, Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part II & III for the NES.

Bigfoot supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Bigfoot is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

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

Bigfoot cheats & codes

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

Infinite NitrosSUKXVUVS
Longer Nitro BoostNNKXXLGV
Shorter Bitro NoostAXKXXLGT
Engines Are Half PriceGEKAOKAA
Engines Cost MorePEKAOKAE
Tires Are Half PriceLEKAXGTA

See all Bigfoot cheats

Bigfoot 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.

Bigfoot FAQ

When did Bigfoot come out on the NES?

Bigfoot was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made Bigfoot?

It was developed by Beam Software and published by Acclaim.

Is Bigfoot multiplayer?

Yes. Bigfoot supports up to 2 players.

How long does Bigfoot take to play?

As a racing game, Bigfoot 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 Bigfoot 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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