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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shooter
Hogan's Alley
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1984 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Developed by Nintendo, Hogan's Alley arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1984 as a shooter.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1984 include Duck Hunt, Mappy and Wild Gunman. Among the 33 NES shooters in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.
Hogan's Alley 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 want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Hogan's Alley is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Hogan's Alley cheats & codes
13 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| 5 Misses Allowed (Game A) | IAEKOIAP |
|---|---|
| 20 Misses Allowed (Game A) | AZEKOIAP |
| Infinite Misses Allowed (All Games) | AAOGETPA |
| Each Miss Counts As 2 (All Games) | ZAOGETPA |
| 28 Misses Allowed (Works Only In Games A & B) | YZEKOIAP |
Hogan's Alley 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.
Hogan's Alley FAQ
When did Hogan's Alley come out on the NES?
Hogan's Alley was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1984.
Who made Hogan's Alley?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Hogan's Alley multiplayer?
No. Hogan's Alley is a single-player game.
How long does Hogan's Alley take to play?
As a shooter, Hogan's Alley 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 Hogan's Alley 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.