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Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle / Strategy
Egypt
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Strategy |
| Developer | Human Creative Products |
| Publisher | Human |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Egypt is a puzzle game developed by Human Creative Products and published by Human. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Egypt is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Egypt cheats & codes
9 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Power Ups | OUEPXNOO |
|---|---|
| Zero Steps Taken | 00E3:00 |
| Zero Rotates | 00E5:00 |
| Infinite Lightning Bolt | 00F2:98 |
| Infinite Feather | 00F3:94 |
| Infinite Star | 00F4:90 |
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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.
Egypt FAQ
When did Egypt come out on the NES?
Egypt was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Egypt?
It was developed by Human Creative Products and published by Human.
Is Egypt multiplayer?
No. Egypt is a single-player game.
How long does Egypt take to play?
As a puzzle game, Egypt 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 Egypt 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.