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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
Burai Fighter
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Disco |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Disco and published by Nintendo, Burai Fighter arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 as a shoot 'em up.
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.
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)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Burai Fighter 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.
Burai Fighter cheats & codes
43 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Extra Lives For Eagle Level | PEOLATIE |
|---|---|
| Extra Lives For Albatross Level | AEOLPTGE |
| Extra Lives For Ace Level | TEOLZTLA |
| Infinite Lives | VNOTENVK |
| More Power For Weapons | LAXTTPPA |
| Maximum Power For Weapons | ZAXTTPPE |
Burai Fighter 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.
Burai Fighter FAQ
When did Burai Fighter come out on the NES?
Burai Fighter was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Burai Fighter?
It was developed by Disco and published by Nintendo.
Is Burai Fighter multiplayer?
No. Burai Fighter is a single-player game.
How long does Burai Fighter take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Burai Fighter 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 Burai Fighter 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.