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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Front Line
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 (originally 1982) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985, Front Line is a shoot 'em up developed by Taito. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1982. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber.
Taito also made Arkanoid, Space Invaders and Bubble Bobble for the NES.
Front Line 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Front Line is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Front Line cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Invincibility | OUPIPE |
|---|---|
| Invincible | 0025:01 |
| Infinite Lives | LEVKGGPZ |
| Start As Tank | 002F:0B
0030:E3
003B:17
003C:E3 |
Front Line 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.
Front Line FAQ
When did Front Line come out on the NES?
Front Line was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985; the original game dates back to 1982.
Who made Front Line?
It was developed by Taito.
Is Front Line multiplayer?
Yes. Front Line supports up to 2 players.
How long does Front Line take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Front Line typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Front Line 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.