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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Rambo
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Pack In Video |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Rambo |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Rambo is an action-adventure game released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Pack In Video and published by Acclaim. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 2 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1987 include Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and Mega Man.
It is part of the Rambo series. The series also appears on other systems with Rambo: First Blood Part II (Master System) and Rambo III (Master System). Pack In Video also made Friday the 13th, Die Hard and Knight Rider for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Rambo is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Rambo cheats & codes
36 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Never Lose Weapons | SXOVXKVS |
|---|---|
| More Medicine Bottles | ZEEEITIE |
| More Throwing Knives | GOEAPVZA |
| Start With 2 Medicine Bottles | ZEEEITIA |
| Gain Double Items On Pick-Up | GOXTZXZA |
| Start With 9 Medicine Bottles | ZVEEITIA |
Rambo 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.
Rambo FAQ
When did Rambo come out on the NES?
Rambo was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.
Who made Rambo?
It was developed by Pack In Video and published by Acclaim.
Is Rambo multiplayer?
No. Rambo is a single-player game.
How long does Rambo take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Rambo typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Rambo 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.