Secret Scout in the Temple of Demise NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer

Secret Scout in the Temple of Demise

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreAction, Platformer, Adventure
DeveloperColor Dreams
PublisherColor Dreams
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Color Dreams, Secret Scout in the Temple of Demise arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as an action game. It blends action, platformer and adventure elements.

It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.

Color Dreams also made Baby Boomer, Crystal Mines and Menace Beach for the NES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Secret Scout in the Temple of Demise 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.

Secret Scout in the Temple of Demise gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

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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.

Secret Scout in the Temple of Demise FAQ

When did Secret Scout in the Temple of Demise come out on the NES?

Secret Scout in the Temple of Demise was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Secret Scout in the Temple of Demise?

It was developed by Color Dreams.

Is Secret Scout in the Temple of Demise multiplayer?

No. Secret Scout in the Temple of Demise is a single-player game.

How long does Secret Scout in the Temple of Demise take to play?

As an action game, Secret Scout in the Temple of Demise 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 Secret Scout in the Temple of Demise 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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