Chaos World NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG

Chaos World

Deep cut

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreRPG
DeveloperNatsume
PublisherNatsume
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Chaos World is a role-playing game developed by Natsume.

It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.

Natsume also made Shadow of the Ninja, Shatterhand and S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team for the NES.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Chaos World is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Chaos World gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Chaos World cheats & codes

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

Infinite Status PointsOZXENGVK
No Random Battles (Overworld + Dungeons)AAOXAAPA
View Someone's Info Screen For Completely Maxed Out Stats On That PersonNYUZPLAE OPUZTLOL OPUXLLOL

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Chaos World 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.

Chaos World FAQ

When did Chaos World come out on the NES?

Chaos World was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Chaos World?

It was developed by Natsume.

Is Chaos World multiplayer?

No. Chaos World is a single-player game.

How long does Chaos World take to play?

As a role-playing game, Chaos World typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Chaos World 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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