Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Racing

Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1992 (originally 1991)
GenreRacing
DeveloperLeland Corp
PublisherTradewest
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Leland Corp and published by Tradewest, Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 as a racing game. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991.

It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie.

Leland Corp also made Ivan 'Ironman' Stewart's Super Off Road for the NES.

Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat cheats & codes

23 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite TurbosSZELSOVS
Infinite FuelSXVASVSO
Start With $255,000NYUOZLGV
Everything Costs How Much You HaveSVKLTOSO
Don't Take Damage In The FrontOUVZAXOO

See all Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat cheats

Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat 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.

Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat FAQ

When did Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat come out on the NES?

Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992; the original game dates back to 1991.

Who made Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat?

It was developed by Leland Corp and published by Tradewest.

Is Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat multiplayer?

Yes. Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat supports up to 4 players.

How long does Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat take to play?

As a racing game, Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat 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 Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat 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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