Clash at Demonhead NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Platformer

Clash at Demonhead

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenreAction-Adventure, Platformer
DeveloperVic Tokai
PublisherVic Tokai
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, Clash at Demonhead is an action-adventure game developed by Vic Tokai. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.

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. Among the 68 NES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.

Vic Tokai also made Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode, The Krion Conquest and The Mafat Conspiracy 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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Clash at Demonhead is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Clash at Demonhead gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Clash at Demonhead cheats & codes

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Clash at Demonhead 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.

Clash at Demonhead FAQ

When did Clash at Demonhead come out on the NES?

Clash at Demonhead was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made Clash at Demonhead?

It was developed by Vic Tokai.

Is Clash at Demonhead multiplayer?

No. Clash at Demonhead is a single-player game.

How long does Clash at Demonhead take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Clash at Demonhead 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 Clash at Demonhead 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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