The Guardian Legend Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Doraemon
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action, Action-Adventure |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Doraemon |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Developed by Hudson, Doraemon arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up, action and action-adventure elements.
It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest. Among the 84 NES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Doraemon series. The series also appears on other systems with Doraemon 3: Nobita no Machi SOS! (N64) and Doraemon 2: Nobita to Hikari no Shinden (N64). Hudson also made Adventure Island 3, Bomberman II and Faxanadu 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Doraemon is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Doraemon cheats & codes
1 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Start At Unused Somari / Sonic The Hedgehog Bonus Special Stage | YEVAZZAA |
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Doraemon walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Doraemon.
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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.
Doraemon FAQ
When did Doraemon come out on the NES?
Doraemon was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.
Who made Doraemon?
It was developed by Hudson.
Is Doraemon multiplayer?
No. Doraemon is a single-player game.
How long does Doraemon take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Doraemon 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 Doraemon 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.