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Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer
Menace Beach
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Color Dreams |
| Publisher | Color Dreams |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, Menace Beach is a platformer developed by Color Dreams.
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.
Color Dreams also made Baby Boomer, Crystal Mines and Raid 2020 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 Menace Beach 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.
Menace Beach cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 0510:13 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | 0510:1F |
| Infinite Lives | 0176:09 |
| Enable Level Skip | 003B:FE |
| Less Down Time After Hit | 0520:00 |
Menace Beach 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.
Menace Beach FAQ
When did Menace Beach come out on the NES?
Menace Beach was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Menace Beach?
It was developed by Color Dreams.
Is Menace Beach multiplayer?
No. Menace Beach is a single-player game.
How long does Menace Beach take to play?
As a platformer, Menace Beach 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 Menace Beach 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.