Mickey's Safari in Letterland NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action

Mickey's Safari in Letterland

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1993
GenreAction
DeveloperBeam Software
PublisherHi Tech Expressions
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesMickey Mouse
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Beam Software and published by Hi Tech Expressions, Mickey's Safari in Letterland arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993 as an action game.

It landed about 8 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1993 include Kirby's Adventure, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 and DuckTales 2.

It is part of the Mickey Mouse series; on the NES you can also try Mickey Mousecapade and Mickey's Adventure in Numberland. The series also appears on other systems with Mickey Mania (SNES) and Mickey Mania (Genesis). Beam Software also made Star Wars, Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part II & III for the NES.

Mickey's Safari in Letterland 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)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Mickey's Safari in Letterland 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.

Mickey's Safari in Letterland gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Mickey's Safari in Letterland cheats & codes

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

Level Highlight Modifier0217:00
Level Modifier0219:00

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Mickey's Safari in Letterland 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.

Mickey's Safari in Letterland FAQ

When did Mickey's Safari in Letterland come out on the NES?

Mickey's Safari in Letterland was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993.

Who made Mickey's Safari in Letterland?

It was developed by Beam Software and published by Hi Tech Expressions.

Is Mickey's Safari in Letterland multiplayer?

No. Mickey's Safari in Letterland is a single-player game.

How long does Mickey's Safari in Letterland take to play?

As an action game, Mickey's Safari in Letterland 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 Mickey's Safari in Letterland 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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