Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer

Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperKid
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Kid and published by Nintendo, Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 as a platformer.

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.

Kid also made Isolated Warrior for the NES.

Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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)

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man 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.

Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man cheats & codes

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

Start With 1 LifePEXIZTLA
Start With 6 LivesTEXIZTLA
Start With 9 LivesPEXIZTLE
1 Life After ContinuePEOSKALA
6 Lives After ContinueTEOSKALA
9 Lives After ContinuePEOSKALE

See all Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man cheats

Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man 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.

Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man FAQ

When did Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man come out on the NES?

Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man?

It was developed by Kid and published by Nintendo.

Is Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man multiplayer?

No. Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man is a single-player game.

How long does Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man take to play?

As a platformer, Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man 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 Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man 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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