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Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
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| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Advance Communication Company |
| Publisher | Toho Company |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water is a role-playing game developed by Advance Communication Company and published by Toho Company.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
Advance Communication Company also made Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Otaku no Seiza: An Adventure in the Otaku Galaxy and Cycle Race: Road Man for the NES.
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water.
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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.
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water FAQ
When did Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water come out on the NES?
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water?
It was developed by Advance Communication Company and published by Toho Company.
Is Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water multiplayer?
Yes. Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water supports up to 2 players.
How long does Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water take to play?
As a role-playing game, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water 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.