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Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle
Loopz
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | B.I.T.S. |
| Publisher | Mindscape |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by B.I.T.S. and published by Mindscape, Loopz arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3. Among the 49 NES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
B.I.T.S. also made Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six for the NES.
Loopz supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Loopz is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Loopz cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Timer | 0090:00 |
|---|---|
| Level Modifier | 0086:00 |
| Infinite Time To Place Blocks | 0090:FF |
Loopz walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Loopz.
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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.
Loopz FAQ
When did Loopz come out on the NES?
Loopz was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Loopz?
It was developed by B.I.T.S. and published by Mindscape.
Is Loopz multiplayer?
Yes. Loopz supports up to 2 players.
How long does Loopz take to play?
As a puzzle game, Loopz typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Loopz 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.