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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer

Operation Secret Storm

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperColor Dreams
PublisherColor Dreams
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Operation Secret Storm is an action game developed by Color Dreams. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.

Color Dreams also made Baby Boomer, Crystal Mines and Menace Beach for the NES.

Operation Secret Storm 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 Operation Secret Storm 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.

Operation Secret Storm gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Operation Secret Storm 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.

Operation Secret Storm FAQ

When did Operation Secret Storm come out on the NES?

Operation Secret Storm was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Operation Secret Storm?

It was developed by Color Dreams.

Is Operation Secret Storm multiplayer?

No. Operation Secret Storm is a single-player game.

How long does Operation Secret Storm take to play?

As an action game, Operation Secret Storm 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 Operation Secret Storm 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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