Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Action
Nightshade
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action, Adventure |
| Developer | Beam Software |
| Publisher | Ultra Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, Nightshade is an action-adventure game developed by Beam Software and published by Ultra Games. It blends action-adventure, action and adventure elements.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie.
Beam Software also made Star Wars, Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part II & III for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Nightshade is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Nightshade cheats & codes
19 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Health In Fights | 02B0:32 |
|---|---|
| All Bosses 1-Hit Kill | 02AF:00 |
| Nightshade Turns Into A Ninja | TEAGIP |
| Nightshade Turns Into A Gent | GEAGIP |
| Nightshade Turns Into A Mummy | YEAGIP |
| Nightshade Turns Into A Green Gent | LEAGIP |
Nightshade 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.
Nightshade FAQ
When did Nightshade come out on the NES?
Nightshade was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Nightshade?
It was developed by Beam Software and published by Ultra Games.
Is Nightshade multiplayer?
No. Nightshade is a single-player game.
How long does Nightshade take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Nightshade typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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