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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer
Little Samson
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Sur de Wave |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, Little Samson is an action game developed by Sur de Wave and published by Taito. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie.
Little Samson 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 Little Samson 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.
Little Samson cheats & codes
37 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Increase Samson's Energy Gauge | AOKTPSAE |
|---|---|
| Increase Kikira's Energy Gauge | AOKTZSAE |
| Increase Gamm's Energy Gauge | AXKTLIAP |
| Increase K.O.'s Energy Gauge | AOKTGIGA |
Little Samson 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.
Little Samson FAQ
When did Little Samson come out on the NES?
Little Samson was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Little Samson?
It was developed by Sur de Wave and published by Taito.
Is Little Samson multiplayer?
No. Little Samson is a single-player game.
How long does Little Samson take to play?
As an action game, Little Samson 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 Little Samson 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.