Space Shuttle Project NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Simulation

Space Shuttle Project

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreAction, Simulation
DeveloperImagineer
PublisherAbsolute Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Space Shuttle Project is an action game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Imagineer and published by Absolute Entertainment. It blends action and simulation elements.

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

Imagineer also made The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants, Barbie and The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World for the NES.

Space Shuttle Project is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 Space Shuttle Project 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.

Space Shuttle Project gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Space Shuttle Project cheats & codes

8 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Invisible Pieces In Space WalkSKKZVNGK
Start Missions With 127 TriesYYOEAPTE

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Space Shuttle Project 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.

Space Shuttle Project FAQ

When did Space Shuttle Project come out on the NES?

Space Shuttle Project was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Space Shuttle Project?

It was developed by Imagineer and published by Absolute Entertainment.

Is Space Shuttle Project multiplayer?

No. Space Shuttle Project is a single-player game.

How long does Space Shuttle Project take to play?

As an action game, Space Shuttle Project 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 Space Shuttle Project 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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