Sasa NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action

Sasa

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1985
GenreAction
DeveloperMass Tael
PublisherASCII Corporation
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Sasa is an action game released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Mass Tael and published by ASCII Corporation.

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

Sasa 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Sasa is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Sasa gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Sasa cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Stage modifier0023:00
Infinite EnergySULEIA
Start On StagePAGKOI
P1 shots modifier003C:00 003D:00 003E:00 003F:00
P2 shots modifier0040:00 0041:00 0042:00 0043:00
P1 score modifier0024:00 0025:00 0026:00 0027:00 0028:00 0029:00

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Sasa 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.

Sasa FAQ

When did Sasa come out on the NES?

Sasa was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.

Who made Sasa?

It was developed by Mass Tael and published by ASCII Corporation.

Is Sasa multiplayer?

Yes. Sasa supports up to 2 players.

How long does Sasa take to play?

As an action game, Sasa typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Sasa 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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