Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Platformer

Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1986
GenreAction-Adventure, Platformer
DeveloperTOSE
PublisherSunsoft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by TOSE and published by Sunsoft, Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.

It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest.

TOSE also made Chubby Cherub, Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans and Bases Loaded for the NES.

Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session

What playing Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido cheats & codes

10 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Invincibility0015:00
Fly004C:FF
Infinite Sword Item005D:09
Infinite Samurai Repellant005E:09
Infinite Bridge Item005F:09
Infinite Ghost Repellant0060:09

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Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido 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.

Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido FAQ

When did Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido come out on the NES?

Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.

Who made Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido?

It was developed by TOSE and published by Sunsoft.

Is Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido multiplayer?

Yes. Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido supports up to 2 players.

How long does Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido 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 Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido 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.

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