Popeye no Eigo Asobi NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle

Popeye no Eigo Asobi

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1983
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPopeye
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1983, Popeye no Eigo Asobi is a puzzle game developed by Nintendo.

It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1983 include Donkey Kong, Baseball and Donkey Kong Jr.. Among the 49 NES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.

It is part of the Popeye series; on the NES you can also try Popeye. The series also appears on other systems with Popeye (2600) and Popeye (5200). Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.

Popeye no Eigo Asobi 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 Popeye no Eigo Asobi 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.

Popeye no Eigo Asobi gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Popeye no Eigo Asobi 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.

Popeye no Eigo Asobi FAQ

When did Popeye no Eigo Asobi come out on the NES?

Popeye no Eigo Asobi was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1983.

Who made Popeye no Eigo Asobi?

It was developed by Nintendo.

Is Popeye no Eigo Asobi multiplayer?

Yes. Popeye no Eigo Asobi supports up to 2 players.

How long does Popeye no Eigo Asobi take to play?

As a puzzle game, Popeye no Eigo Asobi 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 Popeye no Eigo Asobi 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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