Laser Invasion NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Shooter

Laser Invasion

Deep cut

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreShooter
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Laser Invasion is a shooter developed by Konami.

It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 33 NES shooters in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.

Konami also made Metal Gear, Castlevania and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse for the NES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Laser Invasion is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Laser Invasion gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Laser Invasion cheats & codes

17 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Weapon 1006E:28
Infinite Energy006B:10
Infinite Lives0040:03
Infintie Weapon 2006F:05
Infinite Fuel006C:0C
Infinite Energy068B:14

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Laser Invasion 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.

Laser Invasion FAQ

When did Laser Invasion come out on the NES?

Laser Invasion was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Laser Invasion?

It was developed by Konami.

Is Laser Invasion multiplayer?

No. Laser Invasion is a single-player game.

How long does Laser Invasion take to play?

As a shooter, Laser Invasion 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 Laser Invasion 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.

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