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Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle / Strategy
Orb-3D
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Strategy |
| Developer | The Software Toolworks |
| Publisher | HiTech Software |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, Orb-3D is a puzzle game developed by The Software Toolworks and published by HiTech Software. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.
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.
The Software Toolworks also made Miracle Piano Teaching System and The Chessmaster for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Orb-3D is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Orb-3D cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Fuel | 03FD:50 |
|---|---|
| Only Need To Eliminate One Object On Most Of The Levels | 03C6:01 |
| Level Select | 03E2:00 |
| Infinite Fuel P1 | 03FD:55 |
| Max Bonus Time | 0468:FF
0469:FF |
| Infinite Fuel | SXETGVVK
SXXTYVSE
SZUVLVSE |
Orb-3D walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Orb-3D.
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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.
Orb-3D FAQ
When did Orb-3D come out on the NES?
Orb-3D was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Orb-3D?
It was developed by The Software Toolworks and published by HiTech Software.
Is Orb-3D multiplayer?
No. Orb-3D is a single-player game.
How long does Orb-3D take to play?
As a puzzle game, Orb-3D typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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.