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Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle / Platformer
Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Platformer |
| Developer | Beam Software |
| Publisher | Data East |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Beam Software and published by Data East, Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle 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.
Beam Software also made Star Wars, Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part II & III for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum cheats & codes
74 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Can't Lose Lives In Rooms | SZVPTOVK |
|---|---|
| Can't Lose Lives In Elevator Shaft | SZUPLOVK |
| Start With 1 Life | PENPIALA |
| Start With 6 Lives | TENPIALA |
| Start With 9 Lives | PENPIALE |
| Oxygen Used Up More Slowly In Shaft | NYSXAOAN |
Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum 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.
Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum FAQ
When did Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum come out on the NES?
Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum?
It was developed by Beam Software and published by Data East.
Is Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum multiplayer?
No. Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum is a single-player game.
How long does Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum take to play?
As a puzzle game, Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum 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 Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum 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.