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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Action

Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1993 (originally 1991)
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperCodemasters
PublisherCodemasters
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesDizzy
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk is an action-adventure game released in 1993 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Codemasters. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Dizzy the Adventurer. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. It blends action-adventure and action elements.

It landed about 8 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1993 include Kirby's Adventure, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 and DuckTales 2.

It is part of the Dizzy series; on the NES you can also try Fantastic Dizzy. The series also appears on other systems with Fantastic Dizzy (Genesis) and Fantastic Dizzy (Master System). Codemasters also made Big Nose the Caveman, Linus Spacehead's Cosmic Crusade and The Ultimate Stuntman for the NES.

Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk 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 a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Infinite LivesSZXANLVG
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Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk 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.

Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk FAQ

When did Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk come out on the NES?

Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993; the original game dates back to 1991.

Who made Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk?

It was developed by Codemasters.

Is Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk multiplayer?

No. Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk is a single-player game.

How long does Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk 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 Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk 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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