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Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer
Hudson's Adventure Island
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 (originally 1986) |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Adventure Island |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Hudson's Adventure Island is a platformer released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Hudson. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Adventure Island. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1986.
It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II.
It is part of the Adventure Island series; on the NES you can also try Adventure Island II, Adventure Island 3 and Adventure Island Classic. The series also appears on other systems with Super Adventure Island (SNES) and Super Adventure Island II (SNES). Hudson also made Bomberman II, Faxanadu and Doraemon 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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Hudson's Adventure Island 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.
Hudson's Adventure Island cheats & codes
92 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Black And White | EEGGPO |
|---|---|
| Moonwalking | SXAEPI |
| Make Invisible Eggs Visible | EIOZNLEY |
| Start with 1 life | PEEEPALA |
| Start with 6 lives | TEEEPALA |
| Start with 9 lives | PEEEPALE |
Hudson's Adventure Island 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.
Hudson's Adventure Island FAQ
When did Hudson's Adventure Island come out on the NES?
Hudson's Adventure Island was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988; the original game dates back to 1986.
Who made Hudson's Adventure Island?
It was developed by Hudson.
Is Hudson's Adventure Island multiplayer?
No. Hudson's Adventure Island is a single-player game.
How long does Hudson's Adventure Island take to play?
As a platformer, Hudson's Adventure Island 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 Hudson's Adventure Island 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.