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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Shoot 'em Up
Isolated Warrior
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action, Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Kid |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Kid and published by Nintendo, Isolated Warrior arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as an action game. It blends action and shoot 'em up elements.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
Kid also made Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man for the NES.
Isolated Warrior 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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Isolated Warrior 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.
Isolated Warrior cheats & codes
40 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| 1 Life | PAXTIZLA |
|---|---|
| 6 Lives | TAXTIZLA |
| 9 Lives | PAXTIZLE |
| Infinite Lives | SZUVPAVG |
| Infinite Bombs | SZXOXSVK |
| Start With Maximum Energy And Bombs | AASVTXPA |
Isolated Warrior 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.
Isolated Warrior FAQ
When did Isolated Warrior come out on the NES?
Isolated Warrior was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Isolated Warrior?
It was developed by Kid and published by Nintendo.
Is Isolated Warrior multiplayer?
No. Isolated Warrior is a single-player game.
How long does Isolated Warrior take to play?
As an action game, Isolated Warrior 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 Isolated Warrior 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.