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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
Silk Worm
Deep cut Co-op
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 (originally 1988) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Tecmo |
| Publisher | Sammy |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, Silk Worm is a shoot 'em up developed by Tecmo and published by Sammy. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1988.
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.
Tecmo also made Ninja Gaiden, Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos and Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom for the NES.
Silk Worm supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Silk Worm is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Silk Worm cheats & codes
49 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | PAXGXALA |
|---|---|
| Start With 6 Lives | TAXGXALA |
| Start With 9 Lives | PAXGXALE |
| Infinite Lives Using Helicopter | SXSVIZVG |
| Infinite Lives Using Jeep | SZVVGTVG |
| 1 Life Using Helicopter After Continue | PEEGSPLA |
Silk Worm walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Silk Worm.
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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.
Silk Worm FAQ
When did Silk Worm come out on the NES?
Silk Worm was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990; the original game dates back to 1988.
Who made Silk Worm?
It was developed by Tecmo and published by Sammy.
Is Silk Worm multiplayer?
Yes. Silk Worm supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Silk Worm take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Silk Worm 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.
Read more about Silk Worm 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.