Flying Warriors NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer

Flying Warriors

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperCulture Brain
PublisherCulture Brain
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE10+
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Flying Warriors is an action game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Culture Brain. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.

Culture Brain also made Little Ninja Brothers, The Magic of Scheherazade and Baseball Simulator 1.000 for the NES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Flying Warriors is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Flying Warriors gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Flying Warriors cheats & codes

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

Infinite LifeSXNKIKSE
Infinite LivesSZVGKOVK
Infnite CreditsSZXEZZVG
Invincibility (Flickering)0120:05
Max Coins0357:FF
Infinite Charm034B:05

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Flying Warriors 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.

Flying Warriors FAQ

When did Flying Warriors come out on the NES?

Flying Warriors was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Flying Warriors?

It was developed by Culture Brain.

Is Flying Warriors multiplayer?

No. Flying Warriors is a single-player game.

How long does Flying Warriors take to play?

As an action game, Flying Warriors 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 Flying Warriors 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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