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Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer / Racing
City Connection
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Platformer, Racing |
| Developer | Jaleco |
| Publisher | Jaleco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
City Connection is a platformer released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Jaleco. It blends platformer and racing 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 191 NES platformers in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
Jaleco also made Field Combat, Ninja JaJaMaru-kun and JaJaMaru no Daibouken for the NES.
City Connection supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing City Connection is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
City Connection cheats & codes
28 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SZNSTPVG |
|---|---|
| Start With Double Lives | IEKEYIZA |
| Start With Triple Lives | AEKEYIZE |
| Infinite Oil | SXKPZGVG |
| Start With Extra Oil | AXSAPIIA |
| Start On Level 1 | PEKEIIAA |
City Connection walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for City Connection.
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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.
City Connection FAQ
When did City Connection come out on the NES?
City Connection was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.
Who made City Connection?
It was developed by Jaleco.
Is City Connection multiplayer?
Yes. City Connection supports up to 2 players.
How long does City Connection take to play?
As a platformer, City Connection typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about City Connection 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.