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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
Ikari Warriors
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Micronics |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Ikari |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Developed by Micronics and published by SNK, Ikari Warriors arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986 as a shoot 'em up.
It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest. Among the 84 NES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ikari series; on the NES you can also try Victory Road and Ikari III: The Rescue. The series also appears on other systems with Ikari Warriors (2600) and Ikari Warriors (7800). Micronics also made Super Pitfall, Elevator Action and Twin Cobra for the NES.
Ikari Warriors supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Ikari Warriors is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Ikari Warriors cheats & codes
61 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SXSNZTVI |
|---|---|
| Infinite Missiles For Tank | SXXNVUVS |
| Infinite Bullets | SZONZSVS |
| Infinite Grenades | SXEYZSVS |
| Start With 1 Life | PAUYPTLA |
| Start With 6 Lives | TAUYPTLA |
Ikari Warriors walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ikari Warriors.
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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.
Ikari Warriors FAQ
When did Ikari Warriors come out on the NES?
Ikari Warriors was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.
Who made Ikari Warriors?
It was developed by Micronics and published by SNK.
Is Ikari Warriors multiplayer?
Yes. Ikari Warriors supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Ikari Warriors take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Ikari Warriors typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Ikari Warriors 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.