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Crisis Force
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Developed by Konami, Crisis Force arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as a shoot 'em up.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 84 NES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
Konami also made Metal Gear, Castlevania and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse for the NES.
Crisis Force supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Crisis Force 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.
Crisis Force cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SUNEITVI |
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Crisis Force 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.
Crisis Force FAQ
When did Crisis Force come out on the NES?
Crisis Force was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Crisis Force?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Crisis Force multiplayer?
Yes. Crisis Force supports up to 2 players.
How long does Crisis Force take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Crisis Force 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 Crisis Force 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.