James Bond Jr. NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Adventure

James Bond Jr.

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreAdventure
DeveloperEurocom
PublisherTHQ
Players1–4 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesJames Bond 007
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Eurocom and published by THQ, James Bond Jr. arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as an adventure game.

It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.

It is part of the James Bond 007 series. The series also appears on other systems with James Bond 007: The Duel (Master System) and James Bond 007: The Duel (Genesis). Eurocom also made Magician, The Jungle Book and Dropzone for the NES.

James Bond Jr. supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration

What playing James Bond Jr. 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.

James Bond Jr. gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

James Bond Jr. cheats & codes

42 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Start With 2 LivesPANTTATA
Start With 15 LivesTANTTATE
Infinite LivesSXEKSOVK
Start With Some WeaponsXVOTAEXE
Unlimited WeaponsAANNSLPA
Slow Down Rate Of Air LossYUSOENYO

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James Bond Jr. 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.

James Bond Jr. FAQ

When did James Bond Jr. come out on the NES?

James Bond Jr. was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made James Bond Jr.?

It was developed by Eurocom and published by THQ.

Is James Bond Jr. multiplayer?

Yes. James Bond Jr. supports up to 4 players.

How long does James Bond Jr. take to play?

As an adventure game, James Bond Jr. typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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.

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