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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
Parodius! From Myth to Laughter
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Palcom |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Parodius |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, Parodius! From Myth to Laughter is a shoot 'em up developed by Konami and published by Palcom. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Parodius.
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 84 NES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
It is part of the Parodius series. The series also appears on other systems with Sexy Parodius (PS1) and Jikkyō Oshaberi Parodius (PS1). Konami also made Metal Gear, Castlevania and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse for the NES.
Parodius! From Myth to Laughter supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- 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 dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Parodius! From Myth to Laughter is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Parodius! From Myth to Laughter cheats & codes
11 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Invincibility | ZGKEAPPE
OAKEPPEA |
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Parodius! From Myth to Laughter 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.
Parodius! From Myth to Laughter FAQ
When did Parodius! From Myth to Laughter come out on the NES?
Parodius! From Myth to Laughter was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Parodius! From Myth to Laughter?
It was developed by Konami and published by Palcom.
Is Parodius! From Myth to Laughter multiplayer?
Yes. Parodius! From Myth to Laughter supports up to 2 players.
How long does Parodius! From Myth to Laughter take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Parodius! From Myth to Laughter 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 Parodius! From Myth to Laughter 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.