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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
Sky Destroyer
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Developed by Taito, Sky Destroyer arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985 as a shoot 'em up.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber. Among the 84 NES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
Taito also made Arkanoid, Space Invaders and Bubble Bobble for the NES.
Sky Destroyer 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Sky Destroyer 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.
Sky Destroyer cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 002C:02 |
|---|---|
| Invincibility | 0076:00 |
| Infinite Lives | SXUGIGSA |
| Show Hidden Credits On Game Over Screen | EYZGGI |
| Start With 8 Lives | ZVZGIN |
| Infinite Lives | AELGGG |
Sky Destroyer 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.
Sky Destroyer FAQ
When did Sky Destroyer come out on the NES?
Sky Destroyer was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.
Who made Sky Destroyer?
It was developed by Taito.
Is Sky Destroyer multiplayer?
Yes. Sky Destroyer supports up to 2 players.
How long does Sky Destroyer take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Sky Destroyer 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 Sky Destroyer 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.