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Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG / Pinball
Pinball Quest
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | RPG, Pinball |
| Developer | Jaleco |
| Publisher | Jaleco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Pinball Quest is a role-playing game released in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Jaleco. It blends RPG and pinball elements.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales.
Jaleco also made City Connection, Field Combat and Ninja JaJaMaru-kun for the NES.
Pinball Quest supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Pinball Quest is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Pinball Quest cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Different Colors Of Objects | **APZL |
|---|---|
| Screen Flashes When Ball Is Hit, Can't See Top Level In RPG-Mode | KISTLE |
| Items In Store Are Free | OZVGKASX |
Pinball Quest walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pinball Quest.
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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.
Pinball Quest FAQ
When did Pinball Quest come out on the NES?
Pinball Quest was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Pinball Quest?
It was developed by Jaleco.
Is Pinball Quest multiplayer?
Yes. Pinball Quest supports up to 2 players.
How long does Pinball Quest take to play?
As a role-playing game, Pinball Quest typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Pinball Quest 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.