Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy
Cosmic Wars
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, Cosmic Wars is a strategy game developed by Konami.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales. Among the 36 NES strategy games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
Konami also made Metal Gear, Castlevania and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse for the NES.
Cosmic Wars supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Cosmic 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.
Cosmic Wars cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Turns | 6C8C:03 |
|---|---|
| In Battle Infinite Steps & Weapons (Blue Team) | 660A:3F |
| Money Modifier (Blue Team) | 69C0:00
69C1:00 |
| Money Modifier (Red Team) | 69C3:00
69C4:00 |
Cosmic Wars walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Cosmic Wars.
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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.
Cosmic Wars FAQ
When did Cosmic Wars come out on the NES?
Cosmic Wars was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Cosmic Wars?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Cosmic Wars multiplayer?
Yes. Cosmic Wars supports up to 2 players.
How long does Cosmic Wars take to play?
As a strategy game, Cosmic 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 Cosmic 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.