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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action
Death Race
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | American Game Cartridges |
| Publisher | American Game Cartridges |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by American Game Cartridges, Death Race arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as an action game.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
American Game Cartridges also made Wally Bear and the NO! Gang and Shockwave for the NES.
Death Race 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Death Race 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.
Death Race cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Game Genie). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With No Money | AESILIAA |
|---|---|
| Start With Double Money | GVSILIZL |
| Start With Max Money | NNSILIZU
NNSIGIAE |
Death Race walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Death Race.
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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.
Death Race FAQ
When did Death Race come out on the NES?
Death Race was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Death Race?
It was developed by American Game Cartridges.
Is Death Race multiplayer?
Yes. Death Race supports up to 2 players.
How long does Death Race take to play?
As an action game, Death Race 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 Death Race 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.