Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer

Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure!

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperTaito
PublisherTaito
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! is a platformer released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Taito.

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

Taito also made Arkanoid, Space Invaders and Bubble Bobble 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)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! 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.

Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! cheats & codes

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

Super JumpXYKTISKN
Infinite LivesSUSKLYVI
Start With 1 Life And ContinueAANGLLZA
Start With 6 Lives And ContinuesIANGLLZA
Start With 9 Lives And ContinuesAANGLLZE
1 Life After ContinueAAEGNPZA

See all Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! cheats

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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.

Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! FAQ

When did Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! come out on the NES?

Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure!?

It was developed by Taito.

Is Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! multiplayer?

No. Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! is a single-player game.

How long does Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! take to play?

As a platformer, Kiwi Kraze: A Bird-Brained Adventure! 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.

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