Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy
M.U.L.E.
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 (originally 1983) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Ozark Softscape |
| Publisher | Mindscape |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, M.U.L.E. is a strategy game developed by Ozark Softscape and published by Mindscape. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1983.
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 36 NES strategy games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
M.U.L.E. supports up to 4 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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing M.U.L.E. is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
M.U.L.E. cheats & codes
19 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| 4 'Months' For Beginner Game | GEKALTTA |
|---|---|
| 9 'Months' For Beginner Game | PEKALTTE |
| 6 'Months' For Standard Game | TEXAIVGA |
| 20 'Months' For Standard Game | GOXAIVGA |
| Humanoids Start With $400 | EPOEPNAI
PAOETYZA |
| Humanoids Start With $800 | AZOEPNAI
LAOETYZA |
M.U.L.E. 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.
M.U.L.E. FAQ
When did M.U.L.E. come out on the NES?
M.U.L.E. was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990; the original game dates back to 1983.
Who made M.U.L.E.?
It was developed by Ozark Softscape and published by Mindscape.
Is M.U.L.E. multiplayer?
Yes. M.U.L.E. supports up to 4 players.
How long does M.U.L.E. take to play?
As a strategy game, M.U.L.E. typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about M.U.L.E. 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.