Mega Man Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Advance Communication Company |
| Publisher | Bandai |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Developed by Advance Communication Company and published by Bandai, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales. Among the 164 NES action games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
Advance Communication Company also made Otaku no Seiza: An Adventure in the Otaku Galaxy, Cycle Race: Road Man and Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water 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 want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 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.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde cheats & codes
13 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 16 Coins | KENLKVSE |
|---|---|
| Keep Coins From Previous Games | GXNLKVSE |
| Instant Game Restart | NXNSZEOO |
| Complete Invincibility! | GZXVTKVK
GZXTTSVK |
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 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.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde FAQ
When did Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde come out on the NES?
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
It was developed by Advance Communication Company and published by Bandai.
Is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde multiplayer?
No. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a single-player game.
How long does Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde take to play?
As an action game, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 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 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 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.