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Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle
Palamedes
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Hot-B |
| Publisher | Hot-B |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, Palamedes is a puzzle game developed by Hot-B.
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 49 NES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
Hot-B also made Over Horizon and The Blue Marlin for the NES.
Palamedes supports up to 2 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 quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Palamedes 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.
Palamedes cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Automatically Beat Levels | 0585:00 |
|---|---|
| Opponent Does Nothing | 0445:00 |
| Level Select Highlighter Modifier (0-4) | 0017:00 |
| Max High Score | 0012:09
0013:09
0014:09 |
| Max Score P1 | 0053:09
0054:09
0055:09 |
Palamedes 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.
Palamedes FAQ
When did Palamedes come out on the NES?
Palamedes was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Palamedes?
It was developed by Hot-B.
Is Palamedes multiplayer?
Yes. Palamedes supports up to 2 players.
How long does Palamedes take to play?
As a puzzle game, Palamedes 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.
Read more about Palamedes 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.