Day Dreamin' Davey NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Adventure

Day Dreamin' Davey

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1992
GenreAction, Adventure
DeveloperSculptured Software
PublisherHAL Laboratory
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, Day Dreamin' Davey is an action game developed by Sculptured Software and published by HAL Laboratory. It blends action and adventure elements.

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.

Sculptured Software also made Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Eliminator Boat Duel for the NES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Day Dreamin' Davey is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Day Dreamin' Davey gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Day Dreamin' Davey cheats & codes

40 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Red Potions0420:99
Infinite Potions041F:99
Infinite Four Rock0415:99
Infinite Three Rock0414:99
Infinite One Rock0413:99
Infinite Long Spears0412:99

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Day Dreamin' Davey 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.

Day Dreamin' Davey FAQ

When did Day Dreamin' Davey come out on the NES?

Day Dreamin' Davey was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.

Who made Day Dreamin' Davey?

It was developed by Sculptured Software and published by HAL Laboratory.

Is Day Dreamin' Davey multiplayer?

No. Day Dreamin' Davey is a single-player game.

How long does Day Dreamin' Davey take to play?

As an action game, Day Dreamin' Davey typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Day Dreamin' Davey 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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