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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shooter
Field Combat
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Jaleco |
| Publisher | Jaleco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Field Combat is a shooter released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Jaleco.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber. Among the 33 NES shooters in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
Jaleco also made City Connection, Ninja JaJaMaru-kun and JaJaMaru no Daibouken for the NES.
Field Combat supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Field Combat is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Field Combat cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Invincibility | AAOXIAEA |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | VTVEGPVG |
Field Combat walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Field Combat.
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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.
Field Combat FAQ
When did Field Combat come out on the NES?
Field Combat was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.
Who made Field Combat?
It was developed by Jaleco.
Is Field Combat multiplayer?
Yes. Field Combat supports up to 2 players.
How long does Field Combat take to play?
As a shooter, Field Combat 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 Field Combat 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.