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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer

Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1987
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken is an action game released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Konami. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 2 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1987 include Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and Mega Man.

Konami also made Metal Gear, Castlevania and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse for the NES.

Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken 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.

Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken cheats & codes

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

Infinite Energy0413:55
Infinite Power0411:14
Infinite EnergySXXLKKVK
Infinite BlocksSZKGKAOP
Level Modifier002E:00
Infinite Rests0030:09

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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.

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When did Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken come out on the NES?

Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.

Who made Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken?

It was developed by Konami.

Is Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken multiplayer?

No. Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken is a single-player game.

How long does Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken take to play?

As an action game, Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken 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 Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken 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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