Super Famicom Wars Deep cut
Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy
Famicom Wars
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Wars |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, Famicom Wars arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988 as a strategy game.
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 36 NES strategy games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Wars series. The series also appears on other systems with Game Boy Wars (Game Boy) and Super Famicom Wars (SNES). Intelligent Systems also made Fire Emblem Gaiden for the NES.
Famicom Wars is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Famicom Wars is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Famicom Wars cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Max Cash (1st Player) | 60AB:FF |
|---|---|
| Zero Cash (Opponent) | 60AE:00 |
Famicom Wars 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.
Famicom Wars FAQ
When did Famicom Wars come out on the NES?
Famicom Wars was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.
Who made Famicom Wars?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Famicom Wars multiplayer?
No. Famicom Wars is a single-player game.
How long does Famicom Wars take to play?
As a strategy game, Famicom Wars 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 Famicom Wars 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.