Nintendo Entertainment System · Adventure
Fantastic Dizzy
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Codemasters |
| Publisher | Camerica |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Dizzy |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Fantastic Dizzy is an adventure game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Codemasters and published by Camerica. Depending on the region, you may also know it as The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 29 NES adventure games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Dizzy series; on the NES you can also try Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk. 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.
Fantastic Dizzy 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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Fantastic Dizzy is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Fantastic Dizzy cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SXVIAAVG |
|---|---|
| Start With 10 Lives | PAOAZAZE |
| Spiders, Bats, Ants And Rats Do No Damage | AAVYPXAA |
| Start With 10 Stars Instead of 100 | ZEKYVZGV |
Fantastic Dizzy 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.
Fantastic Dizzy FAQ
When did Fantastic Dizzy come out on the NES?
Fantastic Dizzy was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Fantastic Dizzy?
It was developed by Codemasters and published by Camerica.
Is Fantastic Dizzy multiplayer?
No. Fantastic Dizzy is a single-player game.
How long does Fantastic Dizzy take to play?
As an adventure game, Fantastic Dizzy 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 Fantastic Dizzy 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.