Nintendo Entertainment System · Adventure
Home Alone
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Bethesda Softworks |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Home Alone |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Home Alone is an adventure game developed by Bethesda Softworks and published by THQ.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 29 NES adventure games in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
It is part of the Home Alone series; on the NES you can also try Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. The series also appears on other systems with Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (SNES) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Genesis).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Home Alone is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Home Alone cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| The Hiding Code! | OOLAZO |
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Home Alone 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.
Home Alone FAQ
When did Home Alone come out on the NES?
Home Alone was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Home Alone?
It was developed by Bethesda Softworks and published by THQ.
Is Home Alone multiplayer?
No. Home Alone is a single-player game.
How long does Home Alone take to play?
As an adventure game, Home Alone typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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