Bokosuka Wars NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy / RPG

Bokosuka Wars

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1985
GenreStrategy, RPG
DeveloperASCII Corporation
PublisherASCII Corporation
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Bokosuka Wars is a strategy game released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by ASCII Corporation. It blends strategy and RPG 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 36 NES strategy games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

ASCII Corporation also made Castlequest and Star Voyager 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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Bokosuka Wars is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Bokosuka Wars gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Bokosuka Wars cheats & codes

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

Infinite Energy0700:1F

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Bokosuka Wars 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.

Bokosuka Wars FAQ

When did Bokosuka Wars come out on the NES?

Bokosuka Wars was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.

Who made Bokosuka Wars?

It was developed by ASCII Corporation.

Is Bokosuka Wars multiplayer?

No. Bokosuka Wars is a single-player game.

How long does Bokosuka Wars take to play?

As a strategy game, Bokosuka Wars 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 Bokosuka Wars 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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