Déjà Vu NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Adventure

Déjà Vu

Deep cut

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1988 (originally 1985)
GenreAdventure
DeveloperSeika Corporation
PublisherKemco
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Déjà Vu is an adventure game released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Seika Corporation and published by Kemco. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1985.

It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II. Among the 29 NES adventure games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.

Seika Corporation also made Superman and Uninvited for the NES.

Déjà Vu is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Déjà Vu is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Déjà Vu gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Déjà Vu cheats & codes

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

'Goods' Highlighter Modifier00C3:00
Max Coins In Address/Coat/Goods04AC:FF
Slot 1 Modifier04C0:00
Slot 2 Modifier04C1:00
Slot 3 Modifier04C2:00
Slot 4 Modifier04C3:00

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Déjà Vu 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.

Déjà Vu FAQ

When did Déjà Vu come out on the NES?

Déjà Vu was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988; the original game dates back to 1985.

Who made Déjà Vu?

It was developed by Seika Corporation and published by Kemco.

Is Déjà Vu multiplayer?

No. Déjà Vu is a single-player game.

How long does Déjà Vu take to play?

As an adventure game, Déjà Vu typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Déjà Vu 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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