Binary Land NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle / Strategy

Binary Land

Certified classic

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1985
GenrePuzzle, Strategy
DeveloperHudson
PublisherHudson
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 10

Developed by Hudson, Binary Land arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.

It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber. Among the 49 NES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

Hudson also made Adventure Island 3, Bomberman II and Faxanadu for the NES.

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

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 Binary Land 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.

Binary Land gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Binary Land cheats & codes

37 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infnite LivesSXUKATVG
Infinite TimeSXNKNLVG
Enable Love Story ModePANKAGAA
InvinicibilitySENTSPSZ
Round Modifier001D:00
Infinite Lives001E:09

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Binary Land 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.

Binary Land FAQ

When did Binary Land come out on the NES?

Binary Land was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.

Who made Binary Land?

It was developed by Hudson.

Is Binary Land multiplayer?

No. Binary Land is a single-player game.

How long does Binary Land take to play?

As a puzzle game, Binary Land 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 Binary Land 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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