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Nintendo Entertainment System · Board, Card & Party / Strategy
Remote Control
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Board, Card & Party, Strategy |
| Developer | Riedel Software Productions |
| Publisher | HiTech Software |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Riedel Software Productions and published by HiTech Software, Remote Control arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 as a board, card or party game. It blends board, card & party and strategy elements.
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 22 NES board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
Remote Control 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
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
What playing Remote Control is like
Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.
Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.
Remote Control cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Time Modifier | 0364:00 |
|---|---|
| Current Player Has Infinite Guesses At Questions | 0392:63 |
| P1 Has A High Score (Ten's & Hundred's Digit) | 0353:09 |
| P1 Has A High Score (Ten's Digit) | 0349:09 |
| P2 Has No Score (Ten's Digit) | 0354:00 |
| P2 Has No Score (One's Digit) | 0351:00 |
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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.
Remote Control FAQ
When did Remote Control come out on the NES?
Remote Control was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Remote Control?
It was developed by Riedel Software Productions and published by HiTech Software.
Is Remote Control multiplayer?
Yes. Remote Control supports up to 2 players.
How long does Remote Control take to play?
As a board, card or party game, Remote Control 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.
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.