Raid on Bungeling Bay NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter

Raid on Bungeling Bay

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1985 (originally 1984)
GenreShoot 'em Up, Shooter
DeveloperBrøderbund Software
PublisherBrøderbund Software
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Raid on Bungeling Bay is a shoot 'em up released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Brøderbund Software. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1984. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.

It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber.

Brøderbund Software also made Prince of Persia, Championship Lode Runner and Choplifter for the NES.

Raid on Bungeling Bay 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
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets

What playing Raid on Bungeling Bay 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.

Raid on Bungeling Bay gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Raid on Bungeling Bay cheats & codes

18 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Start With 9 LivesPENGZYIE
Start With 1 LifePENGZYIA
Infinite BombsSXSIASVK
Take No Damage From AnythingSXVVPIAX
Start On Round 3LEVKTYPA
Start On Round 6TEVKTYPA

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Raid on Bungeling Bay 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.

Raid on Bungeling Bay FAQ

When did Raid on Bungeling Bay come out on the NES?

Raid on Bungeling Bay was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985; the original game dates back to 1984.

Who made Raid on Bungeling Bay?

It was developed by Brøderbund Software.

Is Raid on Bungeling Bay multiplayer?

Yes. Raid on Bungeling Bay supports up to 2 players.

How long does Raid on Bungeling Bay take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Raid on Bungeling Bay 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 Raid on Bungeling Bay 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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