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Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer
Gimmick!
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Sunsoft |
| Publisher | Sunsoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Gimmick! is a platformer released in 1992 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Sunsoft. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Mr. Gimmick.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie. Among the 191 NES platformers in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
Sunsoft also made Blaster Master, Batman: The Video Game and Batman: Return of the Joker for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Gimmick! is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Gimmick! cheats & codes
25 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 0104:09 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy | 0346:04 |
| Invincibility | 038C:02 |
| Infinite Energy | SKOEEKVK |
| Infinite Lives | SKVTTSVK |
| Start With Max Energy | GAUTTPZA |
Gimmick! walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Gimmick!.
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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.
Gimmick! FAQ
When did Gimmick! come out on the NES?
Gimmick! was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Gimmick!?
It was developed by Sunsoft.
Is Gimmick! multiplayer?
No. Gimmick! is a single-player game.
How long does Gimmick! take to play?
As a platformer, Gimmick! 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 Gimmick! 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.