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Nintendo Entertainment System · Adventure
Ripple Island
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Tokai Engineering |
| Publisher | Sunsoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Ripple Island is an adventure game released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Tokai Engineering and published by Sunsoft.
It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II. Among the 29 NES adventure games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
Tokai Engineering also made Journey to Silius and Bump 'n' Jump for the NES.
Ripple Island is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ripple Island is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Ripple Island walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ripple Island.
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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.
Ripple Island FAQ
When did Ripple Island come out on the NES?
Ripple Island was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.
Who made Ripple Island?
It was developed by Tokai Engineering and published by Sunsoft.
Is Ripple Island multiplayer?
No. Ripple Island is a single-player game.
How long does Ripple Island take to play?
As an adventure game, Ripple Island 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 Ripple Island 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.